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

HSVPQT or 19502

1 mL (0.3 mL min) CSF, vitreous, pericardial, pleural, or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, leakproof container OR
1 mL (0.3 mL min) serum OR
1 mL (0.3 mL min) plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube 
1 mL (0.3mL min) whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube 

Alternative Specimen(s)
1 mL (0.3 mL) bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Note: Do not freeze whole blood.

Whole blood: Refrigerated
All other specimen types: Frozen

Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: 30 days; Whole blood: Unacceptable frozen

Whole blood received frozen

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 100-2,000,000 copies/mL.