SEND OUT TEST HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1 AND 2 MOLECULAR DETECTION PCR BLOOD - SDL

Test Information

Name: SEND OUT TEST HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1 AND 2 MOLECULAR DETECTION PCR BLOOD

Code: 4115160123500-QD

Sample Type: CSF

Turnaround Time (TAT): 10 days

Preparation & Notes

"Alternative Specimen(s) Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash Collection Instructions CSF: Collect in a sterile leak-proof container and store refrigerated or frozen. Swab: Swab a lesion and place swab in viral transport media, VCM, M4, or Aptima® Unisex Collection device (white label) Serum: Collect blood in serum separator tubes (SST). Transfer serum into sterile leak-proof container and store refrigerated or frozen. Bronchial wash and BAL: Collect in a sterile leak-proof container. Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aptima® Unisex Collection device (white label) Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days All other container types Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days (whole blood unacceptable)"