HSV 1 & 2 qPCR (serum) 8500

Test Code
3040003427


Alias/See Also
1233000022 / VIRACOR test code 8500


CPT Codes
87530 (2)

Preferred Specimen
Red Top


Minimum Volume
2 mL serum


Instructions
Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition. Centrifuge and transfer 2 mL serum to sterile, screwtop tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Frozen


Specimen Stability
Can be shipped at Room Temperature or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. Specimens shipped at Room Temperature temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples in gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.


Reference Range
SEE RESULT REPORT


Performing Laboratory
EUROFINS VIRACOR


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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