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Order Herpes Simplex Virus Culture
Test CodeVZV (Order HSVC)
Preferred Specimen
Vesicular Fluid is specimen of choice.
Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF, lesion or tissue.
Instructions
All specimen collected for VZV 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
MAN
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Preliminary at 24 hrs/ Final at 48 hrs.
Reference Range
SEE REPORT