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HSV 1 and 2 CSF by PCR

Test Code
HSVPC


Alias/See Also
Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV CSF, Herpes, HSV 1, HSV 2


CPT Codes
87529x2

Includes
HS1PC, HS2PC


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
250 uL CSF


Instructions
CSF specimens should be collected via lumbar puncture. 
 
Do Not Centrifuge.
 


Specimen Stability
Specimen may be stored up to one (1) day at room temperature, or up to seven (7) days at refrigerated temperatures.


Methodology
BioFire Film Array Platform

Setup Schedule
7 days per week: 
Testing is available 6:30am – 10:00pm.
 
Specimens received during other hours will be tested and resulted by early the following day.
 
Testing time on the instrument is approximately 2 hours.
 


Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology Laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.