Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV1/2)/Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Molecular Detection, Lesions Build info

Synonyms

  • HSV 1/2 VZV LESIONS, PCR
  • HSV 1/2 VZV LESIONS, PCR
  • SHINGLES
  • HSV12 VZV PCR
  • HSV-2
  • GENITAL LESION
  • HSV-1
  • VESICLE
  • LAB10610

Short Name

HSV 1/2 VZV LESIONS, PCR

Procedure Master Number

LAB10610

Procedure ID

111724

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Tissue, Vaginal/Rectal

Container

Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Universal Transport Medium (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Specimen: Swab of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion, including skin, genital, oral, and rectal sites.
 
Collect specimen using a polyester swab in UTM/VTM.
 To optimize collection, unroof vesicle then rotate swab on lesion bed. If possible, sample additional lesions
with swab to increase test sensitivity. Return swab to sterile culture
Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

3 Days  Refrigerated (preferred)
7 Days Frozen (-20°C)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization, 

Qualitative detection and identification of Herpes simplex virus-1, Herpes simplex virus-2 
and Varicella zoster virus.

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87529 x 2
87798

PDM

5700489

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1/2 VZV PCR RESULT HSV12VZVPCR HSV 1 2 VZV PCR RSLT Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 Vzv Pcr Result
HSV1/2 VZV PCR SOURCE HSV12 HSV 1 2 VZV PCR SOURCE Hsv1/2 Vzv Pcr Source