Test Name
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV1/HSV2) by PCR
Alternate DescriptionHerpes Simplex Virus (HSV1/HSV2) Subtype
LIS CodeHSVP
AvailabilitySunday - Saturday
Lab Section
Send out
Fluid TypeBAL, Amniotic, Ocular
Lesion TypeVesicle fluid
Fluid Slash Tissue TypeTissue, Endo-cervical, (Thinprep PAP test media)
Fluid Type And Minimum VolumeMultisource swab collected on babies
Test Includes
HSV 1 subtype, HSV 2 subtype
Summary Test NameHerpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by PCR
Specimen StabilityStable for 3 months frozen
Minimum Volume0.5 mL serum/plasma
Specimen TransportFrozen
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats1 - 3 days of reference lab receiving the specimen
Preferred Volume2.0 mL whole blood
Test ResultsDetected / Not detected
