Herpes simplex DNA Qualitative
CATEGORY: MIC
MNEMONIC: HSVPCR
LAB: Ref
DEPT: WMC or Viracor
TAT: 1-3 days
CPT: 87529x2 87530x2
SYNONYMS:
PCR Herpes simplex /
DNA Herpes simplex
PREFERRED SPECIMEN:
0.5 ml CSF or
1 ml Fluid or
5 ml Serum (Gold)
MINIMUM SPECIMEN:
0.1 ml CSF
0.5 ml Fluid or
1.0 ml Serum (Gold)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CSF and lesion specimens are performed in Microbiology. Serum specimens are performed at Viracor.