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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Real‐Time PCR, Pap Vial : 90569
Test CodeHSVPAP or 90569
CPT Codes
87529x2
Instructions
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt ThinPrep or SurePath solution within 4 days of collection before performance of liquid‐based cytology testing.
PreservCyt ThinPrep: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt solution into APTIMA transfer tube (green label). Ship to lab.
PreservCyt ThinPrep: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt solution into APTIMA transfer tube (green label). Ship to lab.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
1 mL PreservCyt® ThinPrep® collected in an APTIMA® transport tube, or 0.5 mL
SurePath™ fluid collected in an APTIMA transport tube
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)
Alternative Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial or
1 mL Surepath vial
1 mL PreservCyt® ThinPrep® collected in an APTIMA® transport tube, or 0.5 mL
SurePath™ fluid collected in an APTIMA transport tube
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)
Alternative Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial or
1 mL Surepath vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Aptima® Transport tube/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
Alternative Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial, or
1 mL Surepath vial
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
Alternative Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial, or
1 mL Surepath vial
Methodology
Real‐Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance
characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics.
It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has
been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is
used for clinical purposes.
characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics.
It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has
been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is
used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
