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Herpes Simplex Virus, 1 & 2
Test Code
4103
CPT Code
87529(x2)
Transport Temperature and Stability
Room temperature 30 days
Rejection Criteria
Vial with no swab, extra swabs, or incorrect swab submitted; insufficient fluid levels, specimen past stability, expired media
Transport Container / Specimen
Anogenital specimen collected on the Aptima Multitest Swab (orange label); Male OR Female
Turn Around Time
24 - 48 hours
Collection
- Vigorously swab the base of the lesion to absorb fluid.
- Withdraw the swab carefully without touching the surrounding area.
- Immediately place the swab into the transport tube.
- Carefully break the swab shaft at the score line.
- Cap the specimen transport tube tightly, label with two patient identifiers.
Test Setup
Monday - Friday (days)
Methodology
Real time transcription-mediated amplification (RT-TMA)