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HSV 1/2 PCR (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000484


Alias/See Also
LAB917: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 DNA PCR Qualitative | LABCORP EAP: 138651


CPT Codes
87529x2

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Transport Temperature
Specimen Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, throat swab (dacron or rayon), or nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash Volume One NP/throat swab or 0.5 mL nasal aspirate/wash Container • Option 1 ( preferred ): Flocked NP swab submitted dry in plastic transport sleeve (PeopleSoft N° 93307) • Option 2 ( alternate ): NP swab submitted in charcoal-containing transport media • Option 3 ( alternate ): NP/throat swab submitted in universal transport media (UTM) • Option 4 ( alternate ): NP wash/aspirate submitted in sterile container


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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