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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 Name Methodology LOINC Code
HSV 1 DNA Qualitative by PCR CSF/Fluid
Polymerase Chain Reaction 16952-4 
HSV 2 DNA Qualitative by PCR CSF/Fluid
Polymerase Chain Reaction 16960-7 
Specimen Source
Prompt  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic