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Herpes Simplex Virus 1&2 DNA
Test CodeHSV1+2
CPT Codes
87529,87529-59
Preferred Specimen
Swabs of male or female cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion specimens .
Transport Container
Remel M4, Remel M5, Remel M4RT, BD Universal Viral Transport Media/Copan UTM and Bartels VTM
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Protect specimens against excessive heat
Specimen Stability
Swabs placed in viral transport medium are good for 5days if refrigerated.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not for use with CSF
Methodology
DNA
Report Available
Performed Monday through Friday
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Infection with Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is among the most ubiquitous of human infections. Hsv infects neonates ,children and adults and the virus is spread by direct contact with virus in secretions for etiher symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of HSV DNA have been reported to be more sensitive and rapid than virus culture and antigen detection methods.
Last Updated: July 10, 2018
