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Test Code HSPCR Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and Type 2, Qualitative

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Herpes Simplex PCR – Non-Blood
Sunquest Order Code: HSPCR
Epic Px Code: LAB7082

Specimen Collection Type

Acceptable Specimens: CSF, BAL, BD Universal Viral Transport Media Swab Kit

See Men’s and Women’s Health PCR link for collection device

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL Fluid

Reference Range

Not Detected

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

1 week

Specimen Stability

48 hours room temp.
14 days refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY

CPT Code

87529

LOINC Code

20444-6

Test Alias

HSV PCR
Herpes Simplex Virus Detection

Additional Information / Notes

N/A