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Test Code
MHSV
Test Name
HSV 1 and 2, PCR
CPT Codes
87529 X 2
Included Tests
  • Herpes Simplex Virus 1
  • Herpes Simplex Virus 2
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Herpes Simplex virus can cause a variety of clinically significant diseases from genital tract infections to encephalitis/aseptic meningitis. HSV 1 and 2 can have different severity. HSV 1 is commonly associated with non-genital infections and HSV 2 is commonly associated with the genital tract and infections in adults.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen

Collection Container

Volume

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

Sterile, Non-additive Container (CSF)

0.5 mL

Cutaneous or Mucocutaneous Lesion

Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM)

3 mL
Collection Instructions
  • Specimens should be collected within 3-4 days of the onset of symptoms.
  • Specimens collected from lesions in the acute or vesicular stage yield a higher number of viable viruses.
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 12 hours

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

 Not Detected
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR
  • HSV 1/2 Molecular Detection
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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