Test ID NBLD0575 Herpes Simplex Virus / Varicella Zoster Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, CSF
AKA
HSV/VZV, HSVVZV, Herpes, Varicella, Spinal Fluid, CSF, NBLD0575
Specimen Type/Requirements
Cerebrospinal Fluid (Tube #4 dedicated to molecular)
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 400ul |
Minimun Volume | 100ul |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | N/A | |
Refrigerated | 7 Days | Preferred for Transport |
Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday- Sunday
Report Available
24 Hours
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo, Molecular
CPT
87529 X 2, 87798