Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | HSVPCRB |
| Epic code: | LAB7879 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
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| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
2 mL whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA) top tube.
For pediatric collection, collect FOUR full lavender top Microtainer® (EDTA) tubes (Absolute Minimum: THREE full Microtainer® tubes).
For pediatric collection, collect FOUR full lavender top Microtainer® (EDTA) tubes (Absolute Minimum: THREE full Microtainer® tubes).
Rejection Criteria:
Heparinized specimens
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
1-3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Comments:
For diagnosis of neonatal herpes simplex infection. See also LAB2467,
HSV Qualitative PCR, for testing of neonatal surface swabs
(conjunctivae, mouth, nasopharynx and rectum, and scalp electrode site
if present); this test is performed in house Monday through
Friday.
For disseminated disease only. Adults can reactivate HSV asymptomatically so test has limited utility without evidence of dissemination (hepatitis, chorioretinitis, etc.). PCR testing of lesions or CSF (LAB2467) is preferred in most adult cases.
For disseminated disease only. Adults can reactivate HSV asymptomatically so test has limited utility without evidence of dissemination (hepatitis, chorioretinitis, etc.). PCR testing of lesions or CSF (LAB2467) is preferred in most adult cases.
Methodology:
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
87529
See also:
HSV Qualitative PCR, Vesicle Fluid, Surface Swab
HSV Qualitative PCR, Vesicle Fluid, Surface Swab