Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster virus profile, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster virus profile, PCR-13686

Test name:

Test number:

13686

Excellian order number:

LAB13686

Abbreviation:

HSVVZVPCR

Alternate names:

Herpes simplex virus
HSV
Varicella zoster virus
VZV

Tests included:

Herpes simplex virus 1 PCR
Herpes simplex virus 2 PCR
Varicella zoster virus PCR

Useful for:

This test is intended to be used as an aid in identifying the specific etiologic agent of vesicular lesions caused by either Varicella zoster virus (VZV) or Herpes simplex virus (HSV). It also differentiates HSV-1 from HSV-2.

Specimen type:

Swab of lesion

Collection container:

Swab from Copan UTM-RT transport (purple cap)

Transport container:

Copan UTM-RT transport (purple cap)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (139367): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87529 x 2
87798

LOINC code:

Result 11483-5

Date created:

06/03/2019

Revised date:

06/16/2023

Review date:

03/31/2022