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Virus Detection by PCR, Genital
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Test Code
GNPCR
Alias/See Also
689;
Virus Culture (Body Fluid or Tissue);
Virus Isolation (Body Fluid or Tissue)
Virus Culture (Body Fluid or Tissue);
Virus Isolation (Body Fluid or Tissue)
CPT Codes
87529(2)
Preferred Specimen
Acceptable specimen types and viruses tested are listed below:
SPECIMEN IN VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIUM (VTM). NOTE:SPECIMEN MAY BE A SWAB, SCRAPING OR FLUID.
Genital--viruses tested: HSV
For any rare sources or questionable collection devices, please contact the Molecular department at: (937)297-8338
SPECIMEN IN VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIUM (VTM). NOTE:SPECIMEN MAY BE A SWAB, SCRAPING OR FLUID.
Genital--viruses tested: HSV
For any rare sources or questionable collection devices, please contact the Molecular department at: (937)297-8338
Minimum Volume
1 mL specimen in VTM
Instructions
1 mL specimen in VTM
Transport Container
VTM (Viral Transport Medium)
UTM (Universal Transport Medium)
Sterile Container
UTM (Universal Transport Medium)
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen (VTM / Urine / CSF only)= 5 days
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen (VTM / Urine / CSF only)= 5 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
If specimen is left at room temperature notify Virology Department (937-297-3238) or write a comment on the requisition.
Methodology
This panel includes a mixture of Real Time PCRs and Real Time Reverse-Transcriptase PCRs (RT-PCR) for the amplification, detection, and differentiation of the following viruses: HSV. Multiple assays are involved--some of which are FDA approved and others that are not, but will include the CLIA non-FDA comment.
PLEASE NOTE; Extractions from primary specimens are included for some but not all testing in this panel, as the tests have had direct specimen use approval.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. 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 considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity clinical testing.
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MD
MD
Report Available
5 days
Clinical Significance
Allows for rapid and highly sensitive detection and differentiation for infectious viral agents in primary clinical specimens as well as swab collections from primary sites on patient.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 15, 2022