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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: 3 Days Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 1 Month Genital/Lesion Swab: Ambient: 2 Days 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 November 21, 2024.