Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV1/2) Molecular Detection, CSF Build info

Synonyms

  • HSV1/2 PCR DETECTION
  • MENINGITIS
  • HSV1/2 PCR DETECTION
  • D HSV12
  • HSV-2
  • HSV-1
  • ENCEPHALITIS
  • LAB11748

Short Name

HSV1/2 PCR DETECTION

Procedure Master Number

LAB11748

Procedure ID

115763

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial.
Specimen: 0.2 mL of spinal fluid (CSF)
Transport Temperature:   Refrigerated.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
 
TAT: 24 hrs

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87529 x 2

PDM

6350624

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HERPES SIMPLEX 1/2 PCR RESULT HSV12 HERPES SIMPLEX 1 2 PCR Herpes simplex 1/2 PCR Result
HSV1 DNA HSV1DNA HSV1 DNA Hsv1 Dna
HSV2 DNA HSV2DNA HSV2 DNA Hsv2 Dna
SOURCE HSV 1/2 SOURCEHSVHF SOURCE HSV 1 2 Source Hsv 1/2