HSV PCR CSF
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HSCDN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026569
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026569
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Info:
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge or heat-inactivate.
Additional Information:
1. The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by herpes simplex virus DNA is not likely.
2. Specimens that are received with less than the minimum volume required for all testing requested will be canceled.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Info:
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge or heat-inactivate.
Additional Information:
1. The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by herpes simplex virus DNA is not likely.
2. Specimens that are received with less than the minimum volume required for all testing requested will be canceled.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Heat-treated spinal fluid: Reject
Heat-treated spinal fluid: Reject
Methods
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Clinical Utilities
Aids in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 and HSV-2 infections of the central nervous system
CPT Codes
87529 x 2
* 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.
