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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

Synonyms

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

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

 

 

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.

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

CPT Codes

87529 (x2)

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Analytical Volume: See Sample Requirements section.

Limitations:

Reference Range

None specified

 

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.