Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1/2, PCR, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Alphabetical Test listing

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1/2, PCR, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-14484

Test name:

Test number:

14484

Excellian order number:

LAB14484

Abbreviation:

HSVPCRCSF

Alternate names:

HSV PCR
HSV-1 PCR
HSV-2 PCR

Useful for:

This assay is used for the detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Processing instructions:

Freeze

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 90 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - NO

Reason for rejection:

Improperly labeled or unlabeled specimen
Specimen that has grossly leaked in transit
Specimen submitted in an improper collection/transport device
Non-CSF specimens

PCR testing can only be added on if original specimen was handled aseptically

Performing lab:

LabCorp (139800): R-LC

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

2 - 4 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Results that require action (critical):

Any positive

CPT codes:

87529 x 2

Date created:

08/23/2021

Revised date:

07/24/2026

Review date:

07/24/2026