Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (HSV) PCR, BLOOD

• CPT Code: 87529
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: EDTA
• Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; analytic time 4 days
• Instructions: 2mL EDTA plasma, refrigerated (0.5mL min.) Specimen should be centrifugedand plasma removed from cells within 2 hours of collection.
• Text: Preferred test for detecting herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, or when rapid diagnostic test is needed for suspected HSV infection. COMPONENTS: Q0112 HSV 1 DNA QUALITATIVE BY PCR LOINC 16130-7; Q0113 HSV 2 DNA QUALITATIVE BY PCR LOINC 16131-5; Q0469 SPECIMEN SOURCE
• Methodology: PCR