Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) Plasma, Serum - PCR
Order Name
HSV PCR QL
Test Number: 5586635
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5586635
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 DNA
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16130-7 |
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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2 DNA
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16131-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (0.5mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Indicate Specimen Source on the Specimen Container. For Plasma or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST, centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Please keep all specimens refrigerated! Unacceptable Specimens: Random clean catch urine, Amniotic fluid, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid in a Sterile leak-proof container. Specimen Stability: Room temperature = 48 hours; Refrigerated = 7 Days; Frozen = 1 Month. See test (5586630) Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) PCR CSF/Fluid for Alternate Specimen types Amniotic fluid, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid For Swab specimens - Please use (6987002) "Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) Swab - TMA" Swabs must be placed in M4 Viral Transport Media and Kept Refrigerated. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Notes | Analyte-Specific Reagent (ASR') are used in certain laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require FDA approval. This test was developed and it's performance determined by Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87529X2 |
| Internal Comments | added swab to collection instructions --- 4/18/17 Per Patti L. moved swab to primary and Make the preferred specimen Swab in transport media (currently alt #3). Make CSF alternate #1. In the other acceptable specimen type section: Remove CSF from this list (it is listed in alternate specimen list) and clarify that the alternate specimens will be sent to reference lab. - JK 7/10/17 - added ASR - JK 2/12/18 DC urine as acceptable specimen type - JK 4/17//18 updated min vol from .3 to .5 for pattie - JK 6/4/18 changed long name from "Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV), DNA, PCR" to "Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) Fluid - PCR" 6/18/18 Removed the Swab as primary specimen - JK 06/10/09: Updated instruction - SN 1/6/2020 changed specimen requirements 1/6/20 Updated test schedule from M-F |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |