Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Culture

Message

Call lab for collection instructions and container . To maintain optimum viabilityPlace swab directly into VCM tubeAdd fluid/tissue in equal volume of VCM tubeTransport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Test Code

LAB946 HSVCC

Alias/See Also

HSVCC

CPT Codes
87255

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Best recovery is obtained when the specimens are Refrigerated at 2-8° C or kept on wet ice following collection and while in transit.If there will be a long delay before processing, specimens in VCM should be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice. Storage or transport at -20° C is not acceptable.Raw (unpreserved) samples should only be Refrigerated and not frozen.Minimum Testing Volume: 1.0 mL Fluid1.0 gram or 2.0 mm TissueTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: VCM tube: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 4 daysFrozen -20° C: N/A Frozen -70° C: 30 daysRaw unpreserved specimens: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: N/A Reject Criteria: CSFSputumRaw (unpreserved) stoolDry swabsMolecular transport systemsBacterial transport systemsTissue or biopsies in formalin or other fixatimesCalcium alginate swabsWooden shaft swabsNon gel-based bacterial transports

Report Available

6-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170352

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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