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Test Code HSV 1/2, PCR HSV1/2,HERPES,PCR ,HSV

Important Note

1. Order .Miscellaneous Reference Test

2. Lab is Labcorp

3.Test Name is  HSV 1/2, PCR

4. Test Code: 138651 (Use this code for Viral Media, M4)

5. Test Code 188056 (Use this code if you receive an Orange Aptima Tube, Test is called HSV                                        by NAA)

 

Additional Codes

HSV 1 and 2 Qual PCR, Blood

HSV 1 and 2 Qual PCR, Varies

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:

Swab, whole blood, serum, OR plasma  
 

Specimen Volume:

One swab; OR 1 mL whole blood, serum OR plasma  
 

Minimum Volume:

One swab; OR 0.5 mL whole blood, serum OR plasma  
 

Container:

Universal transport medium (swab), red-top tube, gel-barriertube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube  
 

Collection:

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.  
 

Performing Laboratory

Labcorps

CPT Information

87529(x2)

Storage Instructions

Whole blood is STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do NOT freeze.

Swab samples are STABLE at room temperature, refrigerated, or FROZEN for seven days.

Serum or plasma samples are STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or FROZEN for 90 days.