Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV1/2) Molecular Detection, Quantitative, Vitreous Fluid Build info

Synonyms

  • HSV 1/2 PCR-VITREOUS
  • HSV 1/2 PCR-VITREOUS
  • LAB11860

Short Name

HSV 1/2 PCR-VITREOUS

Procedure Master Number

LAB11860

Procedure ID

115953

Clinical Info

Quantitative PCR can be used to detect the presence of the virus as well as track the course of infections and response to treatment.

Specimen Type

Body Fluid, Aqueous/Vitreous

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial.
Specimen: 0.2 mL Vitreous Fluid.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87530

PDM

6350625

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HSV 1 PCR-VITREOUS FLUID HSV1PCR HSV 1 PCR-VITREOUS FLUID HSV 1 PCR-Vitreous Fluid
HSV 2 PCR-VITREOUS FLUID HSV2PCR HSV 2 PCR-VITREOUS FLUID HSV 2 PCR-Vitreous Fluid