Home
HelpTest ID NBLD0574 Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, CSF
AKA
HSV, Spinal Fluid, CSF
Specimen Type/Requirements
Cerebrospinal Fluid (tube #4 is dedicated to molecular)
See Molecular Specimen Collection Guide.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume: | 400 µL |
| Minimum Volume: | 50 µL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Molecular
CPT
87529 x2