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Test Code HSVC HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS, PCR, CSF

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Software Test Code
SoftID                                                  HSVC                                                                   
EPIC LAB20404

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections of the cental nervous system.

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-PCR)

 

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

HSV-1 and HSV-2 not detected

Positive results reported as:

HSV-1 detected,

HSV-2 detected,

OR HSV-1 and HSV-2 detected

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Preferred Container

Screw-Capped Sterile Vial – Specimens grossly contaminated with blood may inhibit the PCR and produce false negative results.

Preferred Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 1 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)

Minimum Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 0.5 mL (Screw-Capped Sterile Vial)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Store CSF specimen refrigerated and send in a screw-capped sterile vial.

1. Specimens grossly contaminated with blood may inhibit the PCR and produce false negative results.

2. The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by HSV DNA is not likely.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at refrigerated temperature.

4. SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Frozen: 30 Days

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 24 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87529 × 2 Infectious Agent Detection by Nuceic Acid (DNA or RNA), Herpes Simplex Virus, Direct Probe Technique  

Keywords

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)

HSV

Clinical Significance

Detects and differentiates HSV-1 and HSV-2 in CSF in patients with suspected viral meningitis or encephalitis.

Maximum Laboratory Time

3 Days

LOINC Code Information

16952-4

16960-7