HSV 1/2 PCR-VITREOUS D HSV12V

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Not Orderable

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

HSV1/2 PCR Detection -Vitreous

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

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

Result Interpretation

Not detected

Forms