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

Alphabetical Test listing

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

Test name:

Test number:

15225

Excellian order number:

LAB15225

Abbreviation:

HSVPCRAF

Alternate names:

HSV Types 1 and 2 DNA PCR (Real Time)
HSV 1/2 PCR, Amniotic

Useful for:

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 type:

Amniotic fluid

Collection container:

Sterile screw cap vial/tube 15mL (LabCorp)

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Processing instructions:

Do not spin; specimen submitted must be uncentrifuged

Transport container:

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

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 90 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

LabCorp (138594): R - NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

7 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Normal/Negative

CPT codes:

87529 x 2

Date created:

04/19/2022

Revised date:

03/26/2024

Review date:

03/26/2024