Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing
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Viral Transport Media
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range
Culture negative for herpes simplex virus
Methodology
Cell Culture/Immunoassay
CPT
87252; 87253; if reflexed, add 87140 x2
Lab Handling
Collect
Buccal mucosa, eye, genital, rectal, throat or vesicle swab, or bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue or vesicle fluid.
Unacceptable Conditions
Blood, CSF, plasma, or serum. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs
Turn Around Time
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-7 days