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25476 Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qual PCR (HERPB)

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qual PCR (HERPB)
Test Code: LHSVBSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Herpes Simplex Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
HSV Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV PCR
Useful For

Direct detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in whole blood specimens collected from symptomatic patients who are suspected to have disseminated disease.

Aids in diagnosis of HSV infection in symptomatic patients.

Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)​​
​No ​Whole Blood EDTA ​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ ​1.0 mL ​0.3 mL ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Tim​​e
​Whole Blood EDTA ​Refrigerate ​7 days
Rejection Criteria
​​Plasma
​Serum
​Anticoagulants other than EDTA
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentati​​on
Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories​ ​Monday through Sunday ​1 day ​Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Information
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 cause a variety of clinical syndromes. Anatomic sites infected include the skin, lips, oral cavity, eyes, genital tract, and central nervous system (CNS). Systemic disease may also occur, in which the virus may be detectable in the bloodstream. The detection of HSV-1 or HSV-2 from the blood may help support the diagnosis of disseminated disease associated with this virus.
Reference Range Information
See Report
Interpretation
This is a qualitative assay; results are reported either as negative or positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or HSV type 2, or HSV indeterminate. A result of ‘HSV type-indeterminate’ means that HSV was present in the clinical sample; however, the assay was unable to differentiate between type 1 and type 2. Detection of HSV DNA in clinical specimens supports the clinical diagnosis of infection due to the virus.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comm​​ents
87529​ ​ ​2 ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Herpes Simplex Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
HSV Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV PCR
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Descript​​ion
Centr​icity​ ​Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qual PCR (HERPB)
​Cerner ​Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qual PCR (HERPB)
​Clinical Order Manager ​Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qual PCR (HERPB)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)​​
​No ​Whole Blood EDTA ​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ ​1.0 mL ​0.3 mL ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Tim​​e
​Whole Blood EDTA ​Refrigerate ​7 days
Rejection Criteria
​​Plasma
​Serum
​Anticoagulants other than EDTA
Useful For

Direct detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in whole blood specimens collected from symptomatic patients who are suspected to have disseminated disease.

Aids in diagnosis of HSV infection in symptomatic patients.

Reference Range Information
See Report
Interpretation
This is a qualitative assay; results are reported either as negative or positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or HSV type 2, or HSV indeterminate. A result of ‘HSV type-indeterminate’ means that HSV was present in the clinical sample; however, the assay was unable to differentiate between type 1 and type 2. Detection of HSV DNA in clinical specimens supports the clinical diagnosis of infection due to the virus.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentati​​on
Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories​ ​Monday through Sunday ​1 day ​Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comm​​ents
87529​ ​ ​2 ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.