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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 PCR

Important Note

Orderable in cerner as Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 PCR

Methodology

Methodology: Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Manufacturer: Diasorin Simplexa

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

  • Specimen Type: Mucocutaneous or cutaneous sites
  • Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media
  • Collection Instructions: Anterior nares swab collection device preferred, collected from base of lesion(s)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Not detected

 

Critical Values: N/A

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Test Codes

Test Classification and CPT Coding

  • CPT:
  • LOINC:
  • EMR Order Code:
  • EMR Result code: