Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by Qualitative PCR, Blood Only

Specimen Container

lav

Specimen Collection Type

Plasma

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

2 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

1 mL

Specimen Preparation

Separate ASAP

Stability

Ambient Stability: 24 hrs
Refrig Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 3 Months

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Next day

Methodology

Real Time PCR

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

Herpes Simplex Virus
HSV
HSV1&2
HSV 1 and 2
HSV 1/2
HSV1/2
HSV1
HSV2
HHV1
HHV2
HSV-1
HSV-2
HSV 1
HSV 2
Oral Herpes
Genital Herpes
HSV DNA
PCR
HSV Antigen
HSV Types 1 and 2

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

This test cannot be added to a previously tested specimen
Order when any of the following are present and/or suspected:
orolabial infection,
urogenital infection,
meningoencephalitis,
neonatal disease acquired during exposure to infected secretions during birth,
infection from herpes simplex virus is suspected. Specimens must be collected (and aliquoted if applicable) in sterile containers

Unit of Measurement

index

CPT Codes

87529

LOINC

93440-6 87431-3

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