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Test ID NBLD0132 Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, Non-CSF

AKA

HSV

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red top (Swab in 3 mL Universal Viral Transport Media) tube - Genital lesion, Cutaneous lesion (skin), Mucocutaneous lesion (anorectal, oral, ocular, urethral), Other lesion (tongue, throat).

 

Leave swab in media.

 

 

Use only swabs with a synthetic tip (e.g. Dacron, Rayon or Nylon) and an aluminum or plastic shaft.

Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing.

 

Testing differentiates between Type 1 and Type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus.

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia.

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature  Not Acceptable  
  Refrigerated    7 days   Preferred for transport  
  Frozen   Not Acceptable  

 

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Analytical Time

1 day

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo

CPT

87529 (2)