Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR QQNHSV
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 1 mL CSF, vitreous, pericardial, pleural, or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container OR 1 mL serum OR 1 mL plasma collected in a lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD) top tube. 1 mL whole blood collected in lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD) top tube. NOTE: Do not freeze whole blood. Also acceptable: 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash |
| Transport | 1 mL serum frozen (Min: 0.3 mL). * Collection Instructions * Note: Do not freeze whole blood Transport temperature Whole blood: Refrigerated All other specimen types: Frozen |
| Stability | Whole Blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other specimens Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Schedule | Daily |
| CPTCode | 87530 x2 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA |
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HSV 1, DNA, QN, PCR: Not Detected |
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