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HelpTest Code LSU: HSVBL HSV Type 1 and 2, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2589
Epic Description:HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1 & 2 DNA BY PCR
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw blood in lavender tubes. Spin and separate within 24 hours of collection.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday-Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen.Separate and aliquot into a plastic vials within 24 hours of collection.
CPT Code Information
87529 x2