| Ordering Code | 6256 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | HSV Type 1 & 2 by Real-Time PCR |
| Alias | HSV Typing by PCR HSV DNA by PCR HSV Qualitative by PCR Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and 2 by PCR |
| Preferred Specimen | 1. CSF that has not been shared with non-microbiology tests and in a collection tube that has not been opened after collection 2. Cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion swabs (example but not limited to: genital, skin, anorectal, nasal, ocular, oral, urethra) |
| Preferred Container | CSF in CSF collection tube; lesion swab in viral transport (UTM or M4/M6) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Corneal scraping in viral transport; vitrous fluid If blood is required, collect in EDTA and order WILD (Quest test code 34257). Contact Client Services for additional information. |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Tube from CSF collection and VTM cannot be shared with with non-microbiology testing. |
| Handling Instructions | Notify PCR area when receiving specimen |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated Specimen must be frozen if transport is delayed beyond 2 Days. |
| Specimen Stability | CSF: Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 1 Month Genital/Lesion Swab: Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 1 Month |
| Rejection Criteria | Amniotic fluid is not validated for this test, CSF in transport media including UTM |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days. Testing performed 3 times per week. |
| Methodology | Real-time PCR |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 28, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| HSV Type 1 | ALL | Not Detected | Not Detected | ||||||
| HSV Type 2 | ALL | Not Detected | Not Detected | ||||||
| ALL | See report. |
