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HelpTest Code 2692 Herpes Simplex Culture
Specimen Type
Swab transported in VCM tube or equivalent from: nasal/nasopharyngeal, throat, eye, lesion, endoervical, urethral, vaginal, or reactal mucosal source
or
3 mL of BAL, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, lesion aspirate, tissue/biopsy transported in equal volume of VCM or equivalent, in tube or sterile container
(Order PCR for CSF or eye fluid)
Minimum Volume
3 mL for liquid specimens
Stability
VMC or equivalent: 4 days at 2-8oC
Unpreserved: 72 hours at 2-8oC
Expected Turn Around Time
3-4 Days
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen at 2-8oC tightly sealed.
CPT
87255
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| 70000400 |
HSV Culture |
| HSVSPSRC |
HSV specimen source |