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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) Plasma, Serum - PCR

Order Name HSV PCR QL
Test Number: 5586635
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 DNA
Polymerase Chain Reaction 16130-7 
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 2 DNA
Polymerase Chain Reaction 16131-5 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 2mL (0.5mL) Plasma EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 2mL (0.5mL) Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated
Instructions Indicate Specimen Source on the Specimen Container.

For Plasma or Serum from EDTA (Lavender Top) or Clot Activator SST, centrifuge specimen and separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Please keep all specimens refrigerated!
Unacceptable Specimens: Random clean catch urine, Amniotic fluid, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid in a Sterile leak-proof container.
Specimen Stability: Room temperature = 48 hours; Refrigerated = 7 Days; Frozen = 1 Month.

See test (5586630) Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) PCR CSF/Fluid for Alternate Specimen types Amniotic fluid, Pleural fluid, Pericardial fluid, Vitreous fluid
For Swab specimens - Please use (6987002) "Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV) Swab - TMA"
Swabs must be placed in M4 Viral Transport Media and Kept Refrigerated.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri 
Expected TAT 2-3 Days  
Notes Analyte-Specific Reagent (ASR') are used in certain laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require FDA approval. This test was developed and it's performance determined by Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
 
CPT Code(s) 87529X2
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic