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Herpes Simplex Virus PCR, Fluid/Tissue, Qualitative
MessageDO NOT USE THIS TEST FOR LESION SPECIMENS.
Test Code
HSVPCR
Alias/See Also
LAB917
HSV - Fluid / Tissue
HSV - Fluid / Tissue
CPT Codes
87529
Preferred Specimen
TISSUE OR BODY FLUID OTHER THAN CSF.
Instructions
PHYSICIAN MAY CALL AND ADD: HSV TYPING
Transport Container
TISSUE: Viral Transport Media (VTM) BODY FLUID: STERILE CONTAINER
Transport Temperature
REF - 4 DAYS
Specimen Stability
REF:4 DAYS
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:
Report Available:
Reference Range
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Clinical Significance
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known as Human herpes virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and -2), are two members of the herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans.[1] Both HSV-1 (which produces most cold sores) and HSV-2 (which produces most genital herpes) are ubiquitous and contagious. They can be spread when an infected person is producing and shedding the virus. Herpes Simplex can be spread through contact with saliva, such as sharing drinks.
Performing Laboratory
CHILD LAB-- HSVTT