HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV), DNA - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	HSVQL
EPIC	LAB917

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in dermal, genital, throat, and/or oral specimens

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 Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS DNA
SOURCE, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS DNA

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

Swab – Dermal, genital, throat, oral

Preferred Container

Universal Transport Medium (UTM) - Examples below

Specimen Collection and Handling

DERMAL, GENITAL, THROAT, and ORAL Specimens:

1. Collect specimen from the affected site using the swab provided with universal transport medium.

2. Calcium alginate-tipped swab or transport swab containing gel is not acceptable for PCR testing.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at refrigerated temperature.

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

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Swab

Frozen: 1 Month

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

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

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