Last Modified:
5/31/2019 10:29:46 AM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL CSF in two (0.5 mL) sterile plastic containers
Collection Instructions:
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
24 hours Ambient
24 hours Refrigerated
2 months Frozen (Preferred)
Reference Range:
HSV 1 DNA: < 80 copies/mL
HSV 2 DNA: < 80 copies/mL
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
PCR
Clinical Significance:
Quantitates Herpes simplex virus DNA down to 80 copies/mL in CSF to monitor viral load and therapeutic efficacy. Highly specific and readily differentiates serotypes I & II. Replaces brain biopsy as gold standard in HSE diagnosis. Rapid 24 hour turnaround time
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
3 to 5 days
Days Performed:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Valencia
PHL Test Code:
HERPF
EPIC Test Code:
LAB2563
Send Out Test Code:
19502
Alternate Test Names:
HSV DNA Ultra Rapid CSF
Included Tests:
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 DNA; Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2 DNA
CPT Coding:
87530 x 2
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