Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 mRNA, TMA

Message

Follow the instructions provided in the APTIMA(R) Vaginal Collection Kit or Multi-Test Collection Kit (orange label). Remove the swab from the packaging and swab any visible lesions. Withdraw the swab without touching the skin. Immediately place the swab into the transport tube so that the tip of the swab is visible below the tube label. Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line against the side of the tube and discard the top portion of the swab shaft. Tightly screw the cap onto the tube.

Test Code

LAB9774 HS12Q

Alias/See Also

HS12Q

CPT Codes
87529| 87529| 87529

Includes

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

Instructions

Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 36 DaysRefrigerated : 36 DaysFrozen: 36 Days Causes for Rejection: Non APTIMA(R) Collection KitAptima(R) Unisex Collection Kit (white label)Leaking samplesUncapped samplesBroken container

Report Available

4-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170749

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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