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Test Code 6408427429 Herpes Simplex Virus 1-2/Varicella Zoster Virus PCR (non-Blood or CSF)

Important Note

This test replaces test code 901823735 which is no longer available.

These tests are now sent to Mayo Laboratories as follows:

TAT for the above tests  - up to 4 days.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Volume:  Swab

Please refer to Mayo test listings (links above) for additional information.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

See Mayo test listings above for stability information.

Methodology

Multiplex PCR

Reference Range

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) PCR

NO Herpes Simplex Virus Detected

 

VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS PCR
NO Varicella Zoster Virus Detected

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Monday thru Sunday

 

TAT:

Within 4 days of specimen receipt

CPT Code

87529 x2 (HSVPV)

87798 (VZVPV)

Aliases

HSV/VZV PCR (non-Blood or CSF)

HSV 1/HSV 2/VZV PCR (non-Blood or CSF)