| Test Description |
| Test Name |
Herpes Simplex Virus Culture
|
| Synonym(s) |
HSV Culture
Culture, Herpes Simplex Virus
Culture HSV
|
| Description |
|
| Methodology |
HSV culture with monoclonal antibody identification |
| Performed |
Monday – Saturday |
| Turnaround Time |
1 – 3 days |
| Specimen Requirements |
SUBMIT:
- Swabs, vesicle fluid, biopsy in viral transport media
- Urine and CSF in sterile container
- Bronchial lavage in sterile container or viral transport media
- Bone marrow and whole blood - 5-10mL in sodium heparin
Store and transport at 4-8°C.
|
| Rejection Criteria |
Any swab with wooden shaft. |
| CPT Code(s) |
87252
|
| Reference Range |
No HSV isolated
|
| Contact |
Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136
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