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HSV 1/2 PCR

Test Code
138651


Alias/See Also
HSV Types 1 and 2, DNA PCR (Real Time)


CPT Codes
87529 (x2)

Preferred Specimen
CSF/Swab/Whole Blood/serum, plasma or Vitreous Fluid


Minimum Volume
CSF or Vitreous Fluid .2mL, . Whole Blood, Serum or Plasma .5mL; 1 Swab


Transport Container
Fluid: Sterile container; Swab: UTM; Blood: Red top, Gel Barrier, Lavender (EDTA) or Yellow top (ACD)


Transport Temperature
FREEZE (Whole blood do not freeze)


Specimen Stability
Whole blood and swab: 7 days; All other samples good for 90 days frozen


Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Daily 1st shift




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