Overview
EPIC Code:
- MISC
Soft Test Code:
- MSOT
Send Out Test Code:
- 2010095
Alternate Names
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) Subtype by PCR
- Herpes Simplex Virus HSV-1 Subtype and HSV-2 Subtype by PCR
- HSVTYPEPCR
Included Tests
HSV 1 Subtype; HSV 2 Subtype
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Test Notes:
Preferred test to detect herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1/HSV-2)
Required Forms & Information:
Specimen Source is required on the order and on the specimen
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
1.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Sterile Blue to Conical Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Plasma** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Centrifuge, utilizing a sterile pipette, separate plasma from cells and place into the blue sterile conical container
Rejection Criteria:
Heparinized specimens
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient:
8 hours
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
Transport
-OR-
Cerberal Spinal Fluid (CSF) in a Sterile Blue to Conical Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL ** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Type of fluid must be noted in the order and on the specimen
Rejection Criteria:
Hepranized Specimen
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient:
8 Hours
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
-OR-
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid (Bal) in a Sterile Blue to Conical Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL ** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Type of fluid must be noted in the order and on the specimen
Rejection Criteria:
Hepranized Specimen
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient:
8 Hours
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
-OR-
Amniotic Fluid in a Sterile Blue to Conical Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL ** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Type of fluid must be noted in the order and on the specimen
Rejection Criteria:
Hepranized Specimen
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient:
8 Hours
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
-OR-
Ocluar Fluid in a Sterile Blue to Conical Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL ** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Type of fluid must be noted in the order and on the specimen
Rejection Criteria:
Hepranized Specimen
Transport and Storage:
-
Ambient:
8 Hours
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
-OR-
Tissue in a Sterile Container
Specimen Information:
Processing Instructions:
Source of Tissue must be noted in the order and on the specimen
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient:
Unacceptable
-
Refrigerated:
Unacceptable
-
Frozen (-20 C or colder):
3 Months
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Not Detected
Test Comments:
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.
Methodology:
- Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Documentation
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- ARUP Lab
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time
1 to 3 days
Coding & Compliance
CPT Coding
87529 x2