| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
Q602
Culture Herpes Simplex Virus W/Reflex to HSV Typing
| Methodology: | Cell Culture/Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-8 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Buccal mucosa, Eye, Genital, Rectal, Throat OR Vesicle Swab, OR Bronchoalveolar lavage, Tissue OR Vesicle Fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer to a sterile container. Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media .
Swab or Tissue: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Blood, CSF, plasma, or serum. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs.
Specimen source preferred.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87252,87253 |