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Test Code LAB1342 Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, CSF

Specimen Type/Requirements

CSF Tube or Sterile Container - CSF

 

Do not place CSF in Universal Transport Media (UTM).

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     400 uL   
 Minimum Volume     400 uL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

Analytical Time

1 day

CPT

87529 (2)

AKA

HSV