Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2/Varicella Zoster Virus Molecular HVZMC
| Method(s) | Helicase-Dependent Amplication (HDA) |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Swab or specimen from any cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion; place swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM). |
| Transport | Refrigerated (2-8ºC). |
| Remarks | Neonatal screen (NP, rectal, eye, mouth). It will be performed however the assay is not FDA approved for this specimen type. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 72 hours (Preferred); Frozen: 7 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Calcium alginate swabs should not be used. Wooden shaft swabs are unacceptable. Not acceptable for Neonatal screen (NP, rectal, eye, mouth). |
| Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Billing Code | 3010456 |
| CPTCode | 87529x2, 87801 |
| Notes | Please indicate specimen source on test requisition. Only dacron-tipped swabs with plastic shafts should be used with this test. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
