HSV qPCR rectal

Test Code
HSVQRV


Preferred Specimen
Place sterile swab in 2 mL sterile saline, M4, or viral transport media in sterile screw

top tube. E-swabs are acceptable for testing.

 


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not use calcium alginate swab or wood shafted swab.

 


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


Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor 18000 W 99th St Lenexa, KS 66219
 


Last Updated: June 15, 2022


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.