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HelpTest ID NBLD0132 Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleic Acid Detection
AKA
HSVNAD
HSV
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Swab in 3 mL Universal Viral Transport Media) tube - Mucocutaneous/Cutaneous Lesion
Stability/Transport
3 mL Universal Viral Transport Media:
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Bronchial Washings or BAL:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Loop-Mediated Isothermal DNA Amplification (Illumigene)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87529 (x2)