HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) DNA DETECTION BY POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HSBDN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6568
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6568
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: EDTA Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: EDTA Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Specimen Acceptability
Reject Due To
Plasma, serum, anticoagulants other than EDTA
Plasma, serum, anticoagulants other than EDTA
Clinical Utilities
An aid in the rapid diagnosis of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Qualitative detection of HSV DNA
Qualitative detection of HSV DNA
CPT Codes
87529
* 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.