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Test Description
Test Name

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Direct Fluorescent Assay

Synonym(s)

HSV 2 DFA

Description

 

Methodology Direct Immunofluorescence
Performed Monday – Saturday
Turnaround Time 1 day
Specimen Requirements

Acetone fixed smear

Obtain epithelial cells from base of vesicle with sterile scalpel blade.  Spread cells onto two (2) separate small drops of sterile saline on a glass slide.  Air dry and acetone fix.  Store at 4º - 8ºC. Transport at room temperature. Swabs may also be submitted in viral transport media.

Rejection Criteria  
CPT Code(s) 87273
Reference Range

No Antigen detected.

Contact

Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136

Last Modified: 02/04/2011