Preferred test to detect herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1/HSV-2).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
HSV PCR (LAB917)
Synonyms
LAB917
HSV Types 1 and 2
HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1/2 DNA, Real-Time PCR,
Herpes Simplex DNA by PCR
ARUP Test Code
2010095
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube. OR CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), amniotic fluid, vesicle fluid, ocular fluid, tissue. OR endocervical specimen in ThinPrep Pap Test media.
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma or serum from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum, CSF, BAL, amniotic fluid, ocular fluid or ThinPrep specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Vesicle fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM)or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
* Freeze specimen* Both ARUP viral transport media AND UTM viral transport media can be used.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Do not order this test if there is a Viral Meningoencepahlitis Panel (VMEPRZ) on CSF ordered. This test is included in that panel.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
CPT Codes
87529 x2
Billable SIM Number(s)
3008752901
LOINC
31208-2
16130-7
16131-5
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Preferred test to detect herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1/HSV-2).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
HSV PCR (LAB917)
Synonyms
LAB917
HSV Types 1 and 2
HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1/2 DNA, Real-Time PCR,
Herpes Simplex DNA by PCR
ARUP Test Code
2010095
Specimen
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube. OR CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), amniotic fluid, vesicle fluid, ocular fluid, tissue. OR endocervical specimen in ThinPrep Pap Test media.
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma or serum from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, serum, CSF, BAL, amniotic fluid, ocular fluid or ThinPrep specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Vesicle fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM)or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
* Freeze specimen* Both ARUP viral transport media AND UTM viral transport media can be used.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Do not order this test if there is a Viral Meningoencepahlitis Panel (VMEPRZ) on CSF ordered. This test is included in that panel.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Interpretive
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
