Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR : 19502

**This test is not approved for New York patient testing**

HSVPQT or 19502

1 mL CSF, pericardial, pleural, or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container
-OR-
1 mL serum
-OR-
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

0.3 mL

1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container

Whole blood: Refrigerated
All other specimen types: Frozen

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Daily

1 day (From receipt in the performing Lab)

Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. 

Not Detected

The detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA is based upon the real-time amplification, detection and differentiation of specific HSV-1 and HSV-2 genomic DNA sequences by PCR from total DNA extracted from the specimen. The quantitative range of this assay is 500-2,000,000 copies/mL.