1 swab from each site: Oral, rectum, perineum, genital, eye, and skin lesions.
Collect specimens using a universal viral transport system; instructions are printed on the wrapper.
Pediatric Collection
One swab from each site; NP and axilla swabs from neonates
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerate pending transportation to the laboratory
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable up to 72 hours refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not in viral transport medium; Specimens received >8 hours after collection
Remarks
Notation of specimen source is required. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use.
Processing - HUP
Send specimen and requisition to Microbiology Laboratory.
Processing - PAH
Send specimen to Central Specimen Processing Laboratory. Prepare specimen for courier pickup to HUP
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of HSV infections.
CPT Codes
87529
LOINC
5855-2
Collection & Processing
Additional Tests Included
Detection of HSV 1 and HSV 2
Collection Container
Collect
1 swab from each site: Oral, rectum, perineum, genital, eye, and skin lesions.
Collect specimens using a universal viral transport system; instructions are printed on the wrapper.
Pediatric Collection
One swab from each site; NP and axilla swabs from neonates
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerate pending transportation to the laboratory
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Stable up to 72 hours refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not in viral transport medium; Specimens received >8 hours after collection
Remarks
Notation of specimen source is required. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use.
CR&P Information
Processing - HUP
Send specimen and requisition to Microbiology Laboratory.
Processing - PAH
Send specimen to Central Specimen Processing Laboratory. Prepare specimen for courier pickup to HUP
Result Interpretation
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of HSV infections.
Testing Updates
Billing Codes
CPT Codes
87529
LOINC
5855-2
Ordering Information
Cerner Orderable
HSVMA
Penn Chart Orderable
HSV BY MOLECULAR ASSAY; C HSV MA
Performing Lab
Microbiology
Performed
Monday-Friday;
Weekend testing is limited to inpatients.
Reported
1-3 days
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
HSV Detection by Molecular Assay, Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV, HSV 1, HSV 2, HSV types 1 and 2, HSV PCR, HSV By PCR, Heroes DFA, HSV DFA
