Aliases
HSV
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Test Name
Herpes Simplex Viral Isolation and Identification - Specimen
Test Code
HSVCULTS
Methodology
Culture, Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)
Overview/Supplementary
This test distinguishes HSV-1 and HSV-2 in a submitted specimen.
Turn Around Time
7-14 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens in DMEM, EMEM, Sterile PBS, Sterile Saline, VTM, or UTM: Bronchial wash, Bronchoalveolar lavage/BAL, Genital swab, Lower respiratory tract, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasopharyngeal swab, Non-vesicular swab, Ocular swab, Rectal swab, Stool, Throat swab, Tissue aspirate, Tissue biopsy, or Vesicular lesion
Specimens in a sterile container: Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF, Pericardial fluid, Pleural fluid, or Urine
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µL
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 5 days of collection. Do NOT freeze.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
906