Test directory: HSV Type 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative Bld

Ordering Code 7930
Test Name HSV Type 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative Bld
Alias Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2, DNA, Qualitative,
Real-Time PCR
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in ACD-B (Yellow), Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Serum in Plain (Red), Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow), Whole
Blood in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Do not freeze whole blood.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HSV 1 DNA ALL See report.
HSV 2 DNA ALL See report.
Source ALL See report.