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Test Code LAB90160 Herpes Simplex Virus PCR, Blood

Important Note

Specimens received at ChildLab after 0900 will be done on the next day of testing.

Reporting Title

HSV Blood by PCR, Qualitative

Methodology

PCR

Performing Laboratory

Nationwide Children's Hospital, ChildLab Columbus Ohio

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a purple-top (EDTA) tube. Send whole blood or spin down and send 1 ml of plasma.

 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Room Temperature 6 hours
  Refrigerated 6 days
Plasma    
  Refrigerated 2 days
  Frozen Indefinite

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate OK/ Ambiate OK/Frozen OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Turnaround Time: 2 days

CPT Code

87529