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Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 DNA, Qualitative PCR
MessageCollect 1 of the samples below following standard collection procedures1 mL CSF, pleural fluid, amniotic fluid or pericardial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container 1 mL Serum collected in a gold serum separator tube1 mL Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) or PPT (white-top) tube1 mL Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) or PPT (white-top) tube, or1 swab collected in a viral transport media, VCM, M4 or APTIMA® Unisex Collection device Vitreous fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Test Code
LAB917 HS12P
Alias/See Also
HS12P
CPT Codes
87529| 87529| 87529
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.35 mL Vitreous fluid0.35 mL BAL or Bronchial wash1.00 mL all other samples Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: APTIMA® Unisex Collection deviceAmbient: 14 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: 30 days All other container typesAmbient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 30 days (whole blood unacceptable)
Report Available
2-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170455
Last Updated: May 18, 2026