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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Pap Vial
Test Code90569
CPT Codes
87529 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL PreservCyt® ThinPrep® collected in an Aptima® transport tube, or
0.5 mL SurePath™ fluid collected in an Aptima® transport tube
0.5 mL SurePath™ fluid collected in an Aptima® transport tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt® ThinPrep® vial • 1 mL SurePath™ vial
Instructions
Aptima® Transport tubes accepted:
Aptima® Multi-test Collection Tube (orange label), Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit Tube (white label), Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® ThinPrep® or SurePath™ solution within 4 days of collection and before performance of liquid based cytology testing.
PreservCyt® Thin Prep®: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt® solution into Aptima® transfer tube. Ship to lab
Surepath™: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath™ preservative fluid into Aptima® transfer tube. Ship to lab.
Aptima® Multi-test Collection Tube (orange label), Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit Tube (white label), Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® ThinPrep® or SurePath™ solution within 4 days of collection and before performance of liquid based cytology testing.
PreservCyt® Thin Prep®: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt® solution into Aptima® transfer tube. Ship to lab
Surepath™: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath™ preservative fluid into Aptima® transfer tube. Ship to lab.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
PreservCyt® ThinPrep® in Aptima® Transport tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Surepath™ in Aptima® Transport tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
PreservCyt® ThinPrep® Vial and Surepath™ Fluid Vial
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Surepath™ in Aptima® Transport tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
PreservCyt® ThinPrep® Vial and Surepath™ Fluid Vial
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
PreservCyt® ThinPrep® or SurePath™ material previously processed for cytology • PreservCyt® ThinPrep® or SurePath™ with excess mucus • Specimens submitted in Aptima® tubes with pierced foil lids
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
| HSV 1 DNA | Not detected |
| HSV 2 DNA | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
