Test directory: HSV Type 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative Bld

Ordering Code7930
Test NameHSV Type 1 & 2 DNA Qualitative Bld
AliasHerpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2, DNA, Qualitative,
Real-Time PCR
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma 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 Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsDo not freeze whole blood.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
MethodologyReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HSV 1 DNAALLSee report.
HSV 2 DNAALLSee report.
SourceALLSee report.