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Herpes Simplex Virus Culture
Test CodeHSVC
CPT Codes
87254 x 2
Preferred Specimen
Vesicular Fluid is specimen of choice.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Oral, eye, cervix, CSF, Bronchial or tissue.
Instructions
All specimen collected for HSV culture should be transported to the laboratory in viral transport media except for CSF. Transport CSF in sterile container.
Transport Container
M4RT Viral Transport Media or CSF in Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
RT if prompt delivery to MCL
Specimen Stability
If delay in transport is unavoidable, refrigerate at 2-8 C for up to 72 hrs.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport
Methodology
Immunofluorescence assay (IFA); Centrifuge enhanced tissue culture
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
No Herpes Simplex Virus Detected
Clinical Significance
Herpes Simplex Virus is responsible for several clinically significant human genital tract infections, neonatal herpes, meningoencephalitis, keratoconjunctivitis and gingivostomatitis.