HSV 1/2 PCR (LABCORP)

Test Code

1239991484

Alias/See Also

LAB917: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 DNA PCR Qualitative | LABCORP EAP: 138651

CPT Codes
87529x2

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 1: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube; pediatric Vacutainer (R) is optimal OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Special Instructions: Indicate pertinent clinical diagnosis and previous cytogenetic studies on the test request form. Specimen Collection: Not Available Method: Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

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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