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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
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
