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Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing

Important Note

Do not order this test, order this Mayo test instead: 

HSVPV

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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