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Test Code 901823735 Herpes Simplex Virus 1-2/Varicella Zoster Virus PCR (non-Blood or CSF)

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Volume:  Swab

Sources: Genital, dermal, eye, oral or throat
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder or place in multi-microbe media (UTM, M5, M4)
Additional Information: Source information should include the main anatomical source of collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

 

Stability:

Room Temperature, stable for 48 hours Refrigerated or Frozen, stable for 7 days  

 

Reject Due To
Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel

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:

Tuesday and Friday *

 

*Subject to change based on volume and workflow.

 

TAT:

Within 3 days of specimen receipt

CPT Code

87529 x2, 87798

Aliases

HSV/VZV PCR (non-Blood or CSF)

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