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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (HSV-1 & HSV-2) Quantitative Real-time PCR (CSF)

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Test Code
HSVIRQT


CPT Codes
87530

Instructions
Specimen Type Volume Assay Range Special Instructions
CSF 2 mL
min. 0.5 mL
HSV 1 is 50 copies/mL to 1x108 copies/mL.
HSV 2 is 71 copies/mL to 1x108 copies/mL.
  • Collect in a sterile, screw top tube.
  • Store frozen and ship on dry ice for overnight delivery.


Specimen Stability
Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name and collection date. A Viracor Eurofins test requisition form must accompany each specimen. Multiple tests can be run on one specimen. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to: Viracor Eurofins, 1001 NW Technology Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, specimens received in trap containers or specimen types other than those listed.


Report Available
Same day (within 8 - 12 hours from receipt of specimen), Monday through Saturday.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.