HSV Types 1/2 DNA PCR
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HSVDNA
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL
Temperature: Varies
Tube Type: whole blood, serum, or plasma
Collection Info:
ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR TESTING
Whole Blood: lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube, send ambient
Serum or Plasma: red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, send frozen
Temperature: Varies
Tube Type: whole blood, serum, or plasma
Collection Info:
ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR TESTING
Whole Blood: lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube, send ambient
Serum or Plasma: red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, send frozen
Methods
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Clinical Utilities
This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections; it also differentiates HSV-1 from HSV-2. PCR testing of blood, serum, or plasma samples is clinically useful only in potential cases of disseminated HSV infection (neonates, immunosuppressed individuals) and not as an aid in the diagnosis of either mucosal or CNS disease.
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.
