Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) PCR CSF/Fluid
Order Name
HSV PCR QL CSF
Test Number: 5586630
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5586630
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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HSV 1 DNA Qualitative by PCR CSF/Fluid
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16952-4 |
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HSV 2 DNA Qualitative by PCR CSF/Fluid
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 16960-7 |
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Specimen Source
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Body Fluid | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Indicate Specimen Source on the Specimen Container. Other acceptable sample types are: Amniotic fluid, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid in a Sterile leak-proof container. These specimens will be sent out to an alternate reference laboratory. Please keep all specimens refrigerated! Unacceptable Specimens: Random clean catch urine is no longer acceptable specimen type. Specimen Stability: Room temperature = 48 hours; Refrigerated = 7 Days; Frozen = 1 Month. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon / Wed / Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | 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. 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 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87529x2 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |