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SureSwab®, Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 mRNA, TMA

Test Code
HS12Q


Alias/See Also

LAB9774



CPT Codes
<p>87529 (x2)</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen
Type: Anogenital Lesion


Collection
Container/Type: Aptima Multitest Swab (Orange label)


Specimen
Volume: Swab


Collection
Instructions: 



  1. Follow the
    instructions provided in the APTIMA® Vaginal Collection Kit or
    Multi-Test Collection Kit (orange label).

  2. Remove the swab from
    the packaging and swab any visible lesions.

  3. Withdraw the swab
    without touching the skin.

  4. Immediately place the
    swab into the transport tube so that the tip of the swab is visible
    below the tube label.

  5. Carefully break the
    swab shaft at the score line against the side of the tube and
    discard the top portion of the swab shaft.

  6. Tightly screw the cap
    onto the tube.



Instructions
Follow the instructions provided in the APTIMA® Vaginal Collection Kit or Multi-Test Collection Kit (orange label). Remove the swab from the packaging and swab any visible lesions. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 36 days


Refrigerated: 36 days


Frozen: 36 days



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Non APTIMA® Collection Kit • Aptima® Unisex
Collection Kit (white label) • Leaking samples •
Uncapped samples • Broken container



Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)



Setup Schedule

Daily



Report Available

2 days



Reference Range
HSV 1 Not detected
HSV 2 Not detected


Clinical Significance
The SureSwab®, HSV Type 1/2 mRNA, TMA assay is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 infections in symptomatic male and female patients. The assay is not validated for cerebral spinal fluid samples or for use in prenatal screening.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153


Last Updated: February 17, 2023


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