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HelpTest Code LAB917A Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) CSF, Molecular Detection, PCR
Intended Use
This test is used for the qualitative detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in cerebrospinal fluid samples from patients suspected of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
CSF 1mL in Sterile Collection Vial
or
Cutaneous/Mucocutaneous lesion swab in a viral transport media device (Please refer to the STI Specimen Collection Guide for further collection guidance)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-70ºC): >7 days
CPT Code
87529