REF MISC
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (HSV-1 & HSV-2) Quantitative PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top
Specimen Type:
Serum (gel tubes unacceptable)
Preferred Volume:
2.0 mL
Alternate Specimens:
EDTA Plasma
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Spin and separate serum (or plasma) and pour off into a screw top pour off tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Room temperature - 4 days
Frozen - beyond 4 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes
CPT Codes:
87530 x2
Method:
PCR
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :