LAB3249
HSVPCR
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics
Effective Jan 16th, 2023, this test can only be performed in-house on the following sources:
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL
Infant multi-site testing: E.g., Eye, throat, rectal. Use single flocked swab to swab according to sites on order (working “top to bottom”). Place swab in M6/VTM/UTM/sterile PBS. Do not use wooden-shafted swab.
This is only acceptable for infants. For adults, pooled sources are not accepted. Testing multiple sites on adults should be submitted with one order and specimen per site.
Internal: Ambient
Offsite: Refrigerated
Day shift: Monday–Friday
Room Temp: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: ≥31 days
Day shift: Monday–Friday
Qualitative Real-time PCR
1–3 days
LAB3249
HSVPCR
HSV Type 1 | Not detected |
HSV Type 2 | Not detected |
Interpretation:
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected.
Detected = Positive, virus detected.
Methodology:
This test employs real-time PCR amplification of a Herpes simplex virus-specific conserved genetic target. A positive result should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis. A "Not detected" result for this assay does not exclude Herpes simplex virus involvement in a disease process. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing.
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Collection |
LAB3249
HSVPCR
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Molecular Diagnostics
Effective Jan 16th, 2023, this test can only be performed in-house on the following sources:
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL
Infant multi-site testing: E.g., Eye, throat, rectal. Use single flocked swab to swab according to sites on order (working “top to bottom”). Place swab in M6/VTM/UTM/sterile PBS. Do not use wooden-shafted swab.
This is only acceptable for infants. For adults, pooled sources are not accepted. Testing multiple sites on adults should be submitted with one order and specimen per site.
Internal: Ambient
Offsite: Refrigerated
Day shift: Monday–Friday
Room Temp: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: ≥31 days
Ordering |
Day shift: Monday–Friday
Qualitative Real-time PCR
1–3 days
LAB3249
HSVPCR
Result Interpretation |
HSV Type 1 | Not detected |
HSV Type 2 | Not detected |
Interpretation:
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected.
Detected = Positive, virus detected.
Methodology:
This test employs real-time PCR amplification of a Herpes simplex virus-specific conserved genetic target. A positive result should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis. A "Not detected" result for this assay does not exclude Herpes simplex virus involvement in a disease process. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing.
Administrative |
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