Herpes Simplex 1&2 by PCR Dermal
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HSVPC
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule: Testing performed on Tuesday and Friday
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule: Testing performed on Tuesday and Friday
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 Swab
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: M4 Media
Collection Info:
1 Dermal, oral, or genital swab stored in M4 media. WOODEN SHAFTS OR CALCIUM ALGIRATE SWABS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Use only plastic shaft rayon or polyester swabs.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: M4 Media
Collection Info:
1 Dermal, oral, or genital swab stored in M4 media. WOODEN SHAFTS OR CALCIUM ALGIRATE SWABS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Use only plastic shaft rayon or polyester swabs.
Methods
Real-Time PCR
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by UP Health System Marquette Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by UP Health System Marquette Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Clinical Utilities
Useful for the detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 from dermal sources.
CPT Codes
87529 x2
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Component Info
Name: HSV Types 1&2
Method: Real-Time PCR
CPT Code: 87529 x2
Ref Range: Not Detected
Comp Units:
Method: Real-Time PCR
CPT Code: 87529 x2
Ref Range: Not Detected
Comp Units:
