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HelpTest Code LAB93819 Herpes Simplex Virus 1,2 by PCR, Qualitative
Reporting Title
HSV 1,2 by PCR
Methodology
PCR
Performing Laboratory
RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Cutaneous, Mucocutaneous, Throat swab, Genital specimen, Rectal swab, Skin/lesion scraping, Ocular specimen: send in Universal Transport Media.
Specimen Stability
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
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UTM |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
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UTM |
Frozen |
30 days |
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Transport to laboratory as soon as possible. If delay in transport is greater than 1 hour, refrigerate.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or on ice
Frozen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Turnaround Time: 2 days
Dayshift, 7 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87529 x 2
Reference Range
Not Detected