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Nationwide Test Directory: HSV Blood by PCR Qualitative
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EDTA
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Volume of Specimen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 3 mL Purple tube (EDTA) | 3 ml | Preferred |
Minimum Volume
| Specimen Type | Type of Container | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 3 mL Purple tube (EDTA) | 1 mL |
| Plasma | 3 mL Purple tube (EDTA) | 0.4 mL |
Collection Instructions: Spin within 1 hour, separate plasma and refrigerate before sending to Nationwide.
Specimen Stability
Plasma Ambient:1 hour
Plasma Refrigerate: 4 days
Plasma Frozen: indefinite week(s)
Unacceptable Conditions
Wrong collection tube, Not received at proper temperature, Not received within specified time frame, Clotted specimen, Frozen whole blood
Laboratory Handling
- Test should only be ordered on hospital-based pediatric patients or Special Care Nursery
- Nationwide Test Code: HSVBLD
- Send to Nationwide via daily M-F Nationwide Courier. On weekends, call Nationwide at 614-722-5477 and request a STAT courier.
Reference Range
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Turnaround Time
2 days
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
CPT Code
87529