Herpes Simplex Encephalitis by PCR
| Order Code: | HSVQAL |
| Order Form: | Microbiology/Molecular Pathology Infectious Disease Requisition |
Specimen:
Spinal Fluid
Collection Medium:
) |
| CSF container |
Minimum:
0.5 CSF required
Testing
Schedule:
Batch analysis is performed three times per week (Monday, Wednesday and
Friday). Sample must be received by 1100 for same day serve on those
days; specimens received on weekends and holidays will be held until
next scheduled run.
Analytic Time:
3 days
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Batch analysis is performed three times per week (Monday, Wednesday and
Friday). Sample must be received by 1100 for same day serve on those
days; specimens received on weekends and holidays will be held until
next scheduled run.
Methodology:
Real Time detection of both HSV-1 and HSV-2 and DOES NOT distinguish
between serotypes.
Sample
Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Transport
Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place coolant packs into styrofoam container.
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place coolant packs into styrofoam container.
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
CPT Code:
87529