Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL CSF, pericardial, pleural, or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container or 1 mL serum or 1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container |
| Minimum volume | 0.3 mL |
| Collection instructions | Note: Do not freeze whole blood |
| Transport container | Sterile plastic leak-proof container |
| Transport temperature | Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs) All other specimen types: Frozen |
| Specimen stability | Whole blood Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other specimens Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
Reference Range(s)
| HSV 1, DNA, QN, PCR | Not Detected |
| HSV 2, DNA, QN, PCR | Not Detected |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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