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

Test Code

19502

CPT Codes
87530 (x2)

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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

Transport Temperature

Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
All other specimen types: Frozen

Specimen Stability

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

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

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days

Clinical Significance

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.

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