Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to Typing

Message

Submit only one of the samples below transported to the lab as soon as possible: Swab in VCM medium or other equivalent viral transport medium2. Bronchial lavage/wash (BAL), nasopharyngeal lavage/ wash, lesion (vesicle) aspirate in equal volume of VCM tube or other equivalent viral transport media or sterile container 3. Tissue/biopsy transported in equal volume of VCM tube or other equivalent viral transport media or sterile container

Test Code

LAB10065 HSVCG

Alias/See Also

HSVCG

CPT Codes
87255| 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. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 Swab1.0 mL Bronchial lavage/wash (BAL), nasopharyngeal lavage/ wash, lesion (vesicle) aspirate Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: VCM or equivalentAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : 4 daysFrozen -70 C: 30 days Raw (unpreserved) specimenRoom temperature: N/A Refrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: CSF SputumRaw (unpreserved) stoolDry swabsMolecular transport systemsBacterial transport systemsTissue or biopsies in formalin or other fixativesCalcium alginate swabsWooden shaft swabsNon gel-based bacterial transports

Report Available

6-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170376

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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.