HSV1/2 PCR Detection, CSF D HSV12

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 PCR Spinal Fluid

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 PCR, CSF

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial.
Specimen: 0.2 mL of spinal fluid (CSF)
Transport Temperature:   Refrigerated.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
 
TAT: 24 hrs

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87529 x 2

PDM

6350624

Result Interpretation

Not detected

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