Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 & 2 PCR
Order Code:
HSVPCR
Test Summary
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family of enveloped, DNA viruses. There are two HSV types, 1 and 2, which differ in their glycoprotein G, DNA polymerase, and some epidemiological and clinical characteristics.
Aliases
- Herpes Simplex Virus PCR
- HSV PCR
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
NON-CSF: Submit specimen in viral transport medium.
Aptima Swab: Submit in Aptima Tube
CSF: 1.0 mL CSF in primary collection tube, DO NOT add viral transport medium to CSF.
Instructions: Indicate source of specimen.
Aptima Swab: Submit in Aptima Tube
CSF: 1.0 mL CSF in primary collection tube, DO NOT add viral transport medium to CSF.
Instructions: Indicate source of specimen.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL specimen in VTM
0.5 mL in Aptima tube
0.5 mL CSF
0.5 mL in Aptima tube
0.5 mL CSF
Instructions
Indicate source of specimen
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Viral Transport Medium (VTM)
Aptima tube
Sterile container (CSF and bronchial specimens)
Aptima tube
Sterile container (CSF and bronchial specimens)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, (Room Temperature acceptable for Aptima)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours for Aptima all other sources unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 5 days (CSF), 7 days all other sources
- Frozen = CSF/Aptima good at least 7 days, all other sources unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected if received at room temperature.
Order Code
HSVPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB601
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87529(2)
Billing Code
- 300758
CPT Statement
Methodology
This test employs Polymerade Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification of Specific Sequences from the HSV 1 and 2 DNA Polymerase Genes to detect and type HSV DNA.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessay. This test is used for clinical purposed. It should not be considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendemts of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessay. This test is used for clinical purposed. It should not be considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendemts of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
NON-CSF: Submit specimen in viral transport medium.
Aptima Swab: Submit in Aptima Tube
CSF: 1.0 mL CSF in primary collection tube, DO NOT add viral transport medium to CSF.
Instructions: Indicate source of specimen.
Aptima Swab: Submit in Aptima Tube
CSF: 1.0 mL CSF in primary collection tube, DO NOT add viral transport medium to CSF.
Instructions: Indicate source of specimen.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL specimen in VTM
0.5 mL in Aptima tube
0.5 mL CSF
0.5 mL in Aptima tube
0.5 mL CSF
Instructions
Indicate source of specimen
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Viral Transport Medium (VTM)
Aptima tube
Sterile container (CSF and bronchial specimens)
Aptima tube
Sterile container (CSF and bronchial specimens)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, (Room Temperature acceptable for Aptima)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours for Aptima all other sources unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 5 days (CSF), 7 days all other sources
- Frozen = CSF/Aptima good at least 7 days, all other sources unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected if received at room temperature.
Result Information
Methodology
This test employs Polymerade Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification of Specific Sequences from the HSV 1 and 2 DNA Polymerase Genes to detect and type HSV DNA.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessay. This test is used for clinical purposed. It should not be considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendemts of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessay. This test is used for clinical purposed. It should not be considered as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendemts of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity testing.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days