Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by PCR with Reflex to HSV (HSV-1/HSV-2) Subtype by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87529; if reflexed, add 87529 x2 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), serum separator tube. ORCSF, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), amniotic fluid, vesicle fluid, ocular fluid, tissue. OR endocervical specimen in ThinPrep Pap Test media. Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma or serum from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum, CSF, BAL, amniotic fluid, ocular fluid or ThinPrep specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months All others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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