Test Code HSVBLD Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
Epic EAP |
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LAB6339 HSV PCR (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS) |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.
Transport Information:
Send 1.0 mL of whole blood in original tube. Do NOT centrifuge or aliquot. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.3 mL of EDTA whole blood
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
87529
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Performance
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Day shift
Analytical Time:
3 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Microbiology
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Alias
Interpretive Data:
Intended use of this testing is to aid in the diagnosis of disseminated HSV infection, including disseminated disease in neonates due to HSV.