Antiviral Susceptibility, Herpes Simplex Virus, Acyclovir
| CPT Code(s): | 87252; 87253 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Isolate from cell culture (3-4+ positivity). Specimen Preparation: Isolate from cell culture (3-4+ positivity). Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated and frozen on dry ice. Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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