HSV12 PCR Blood HSV12BLD

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

HSV12 PCR BLOOD

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 by PCR, Blood

EPIC Order Name

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV1/2) Molecular Detection, Blood

Clinical Info

This molecular blood test is intended for the diagnosis of disseminated or severe infections by HSV-1 and HSV-2 in neonates and other high-risk patients.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL Whole Blood (0.5 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL Whole Blood (0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

3 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Days Performed

Monday to Sunday. TAT 24 hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratoires

CPT

87529 x 2

PDM

1953787

Result Interpretation

Forms