Herpes simplex virus (HSV) I & II by IHC [tissue block]

Alphabetical Test listing

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) I & II by IHC [tissue block]-12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Test name:

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Alternate names:

HSV I & II

Tests included:

All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

Useful for:

HSV is useful in identifying infection by HSV I and II

Specimen type:

Tissue

Processing instructions:

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Transport container:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Alternate transport container:

FFPE tissue section mounted on a charged, unstained slide

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred)

Reason for rejection:

Unlabeled/mislabeled block
Insufficient tissue
Slides broken beyond repair

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunohistochemistry

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

Reference ranges:

If requested, an interpretive report will be provided

Clinical information:

Specifications

Anti - HSV identifies glycoproteins specifically found in HSV infected tissue
This antibody identifies both HSV types I and II, and does not allow the distinction between the two types

Staining pattern

Intra-nuclear and cytoplasmic staining

References:

Nikkels AF et al: Comparative IHC study of HSV and varicella zoster infections. Virchows Arch A Pathol Anat. Histopathol 1993; 422:121-126.

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Date created:

07/03/2017

Revised date:

10/18/2019

Review date:

01/12/2024