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Test Code LABHSVCM Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV1 and HSV2), PCR

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
HSV1 AND HSV2, PCR LABHSVCM HSVCM

 

Methodology

Diasorin Liaison MDx System by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal Swab-Anogenital (Anus, Rectum, Cervix, Vagina, Urethra, Penis), Dermal, Ocular, Nasal, Throat, Oral

Container/Tube: Viral Transport Medium

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

 

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 7 days/Frozen OK/Ambient NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Friday 

Expected result time within 48 hours.

Performing Laboratory

Minnesota
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87529 x 2

Reference Values

Not Detected