HSV PCR BLD
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Types 1 and 2, PCR (Blood)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5727
Synonyms:
HSV BLD PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood - send original tube
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Specimen Processing:
Send in original tube - do not aliquot.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
CPT Codes:
87529 x2 - HSV 1/2 PCR, Blood (EAP 30630670)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)