HSV Qualitative PCR, CSF - SDL

Test Information

Name: HSV Qualitative PCR, CSF

Code: N5523-QD

Sample Type: Blood

Turnaround Time (TAT): 14 days

Preparation & Notes

Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash, 1 mL CSF, serum, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container, Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube , Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, ACD (yellow-top) tube, or PPT tube, Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, ACD (yellow-top) tube, or PPT tube, 0.5 mL vitreous fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container, Alternative Specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash