HSV 1/2 VZV Lesions, PCR HSV12 VZV PCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

HSV 1/2 VZV Lesions, PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 VZV Lesions, PCR

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Vaginal/Rectal, Anal/Rectal, Tissue

Container

Viral Trn

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 transport tube to ensure specimen preservation. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated (preferred)
3days
Frozen (-20°C)
7days

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

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

Result Interpretation

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1(HSV-1):          Not Detected
Herpes Simplex Viral Type 2 (HSV-2):          Not Detected
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV):                         Not Detected

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