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
EPIC Order Name	Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV1/2)/Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Molecular Detection, Lesions
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
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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