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Test Code LAB3185 HSV Type 1 and 2 QuaLitative PCR

Additional Codes

HSV12qL

Clinical System Name

HSV Type 1 and 2 QuaLitative PCR

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Bone Marrow

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Specimen: Tissue

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container

Preferred Vol: Pea-sized biopsy

Minimum Vol: Pea-sized biopsy

 

Specimen: Cellular Fluid (e.g. BAL, Washing)

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container for Tissue

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: No Heparin in aspirate syringe.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp:

  • Bone Marrow: RT
  • Tissue: - 20 C

Storage Location: 

Bone Marrow:

  • Monday – Friday: Place sample in the room temperature Send Outs rack.
  • Saturday - Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and courier to UW Virology.

Tissue:

  • Monday - Friday: Place sample in the -20 CPA freezer, UW rack.
  • Saturday - Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and courier to UW Virology.

 

Off-site Collection:

  • Biopsy: Transport frozen.
  • Bone Marrow or Paraffin Tissue: Transport room temperature.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Bone Marrow Room Temp

24 h
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen

 

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Virology, Eastlake

1959 NE Pacific Street, Room NW120

Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

HSV Type 1 & 2 Qual PCR, Tissue
Reference Lab Test Code:

HS12QL
Instructions:

Send out Monday through Sunday with the UW courier.

Synonyms

Herpes Group by PCR Qual, Tissue; Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR, Tissue; Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR-Tissue or Cells
 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M, F (see Note) 1 - 3 d

Note: Extracted on Tuesdays and Fridays, PCR performed and resulted on Wednesdays and Mondays, respectively.

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Analytical Volume: See Sample Requirements section.

Limitations:

Reference Range

None specified

 

CPT Codes

87529 (x2)