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HelpTest Code LAB3753 HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS, PCR
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB3753 | HSVLUM | FAH5849 | in process |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| HSV Molecular Detection 1, PCR | 12301002941 | HS1RES | FAH5851 | in process |
| HSV Molecular Detection 2, PCR | 12301006162 | HS2RES | FAH5852 | in process |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| *Viral Collection Kit (M4RT) | Mucocutaneous sites | Refrigerate | 7 days | |||
| Sterile Container | CSF | Refrigerate | 1 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
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Anterior nares swab collection device preferred, collected from base of lesion(s). Viral Collection Kit (M4RT) |
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 48 hours / Available STAT
Method
PCR
Instrumentation
DiaSorin MDX
Reference Range
No virus detected
Section
Microbiology-2
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Herpes Simplex Virus 1 | 87529 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus 2 | 87529.59 |