Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1/2, amniotic fluid, DNA PCR-15225

Test info

  
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1/2, amniotic fluid, DNA PCR
  
15225
  
LAB15225
  
HSVPCRAF
  
HSV Types 1 and 2 DNA PCR (Real Time)
HSV 1/2 PCR, Amniotic
  

This test is intended for use as an aid to the diagnosis of Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections; also differentiates HSV-1 from HSV-2.

Specimen

  
Amniotic fluid
  
  
0.5 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Do not spin; specimen submitted must be uncentrifuged

  

Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp)

  

Frozen (preferred) - 90 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

  
  • Quantity not sufficient for analysis (QNS)
  • Gross specimen contamination
  • Specimen too old/exceeds age
  • Leaking or broken tube

Performance

  
LabCorp (138594): R - NX
  
Daily
  
7 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Normal/Negative

Billing

  
87529 x 2

Tracking

  
04/19/2022
  
03/26/2024
  
03/26/2024