SureSwab®, Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 90570
Alternate Names
  • HSHSV
  • HSV
  • SURESWAB HSV 1/2 DNA
  • SureSwab®, Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA,
Clinical Significance

Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

Vaginal swab in 0.7 mL APTIMA® Vaginal Swab collection kit (orange label)


Transport And Storage

14 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

Follow the instructions provided in the APTIMA® Vaginal Swab collection kit.


Minimum Volume

0.3 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

HSV 1 DNA Not detected
HSV 2 DNA Not detected


Methodology:
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Significance

Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.


Documentation


This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Chantilly, VA. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 3 days


Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

87529 x 2