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Herpes Simplex Type I and II, RT PCR Qualitative, (CSF Only)
Test CodeHSVCSFPCR
Preferred Specimen
0.5 - 1.0mL CSF - sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5mL of CSF
Note: Bloody CSF samples are acceptable
Note: Bloody CSF samples are acceptable
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Temperature: Refrigerated (2-8 deg.), freeze if sample will be delayed greater than 72 hrs.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen type other than CSF
Specimen is at room temperature
Specimen is past stability
Specimen is at room temperature
Specimen is past stability
Report Available
Turnaround time is 12 hours
Reference Range
Reference ranges (normal ranges) for referral test are available on all patient reports or through contacting the hospital laboratory.
Performing Laboratory
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Banner McKee Medical Center
