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HSV AG, DFA
Message"Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, genital lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form.
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Test Code
8508
Alias/See Also
Herpes Simplex Virus, Direct Detection by DFA
CPT Codes
87300
Includes
"Direct microscopic examination (nonculture) of virus-infected cells. Quality of specimen may be evaluated.
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Preferred Specimen
"Impression smears of tissues, lesion scrapings and swabs, upper respiratory tract swabs
Two slides per virus
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Two slides per virus
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Instructions
"Submit two thinly made air-dried slides. Do not use spray fixative.
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Transport Container
"Plain glass slide, no fixative
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Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
"Refrigerate or maintain specimen at room temperature
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; broken or badly scratched slides; fixative used on slides
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Methodology
"Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) "
Reference Range
"No virus detected
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Clinical Significance
"Rapid diagnosis of HSV
Generally, this test is not as sensitive as cell culture
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Generally, this test is not as sensitive as cell culture
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