Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) PCR (non-blood, non-CSF) BWH Order Code: FLHSV 
    Site
 
BWH
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB40464
 
    Local Code
 
FLHSV
 
    Specimen
 
FLUID
 
    Container
 
Sterile cup
 
    Collection Instructions
 
Acceptable sample types include:
- Fluids: Body, amniotic, ocular

- Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM): Acceptable sources:Genital, dermal, ocular, nasal, throat, or oral.

- Respiratory: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, tracheal aspirate

- Urine (<1 month old infant)

- Tissue: Brain, colon, kidney, liver,
 
    Test Usage
 
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including qualitative detection of HSV DNA in nonblood clinical specimens
 
    Additional Information
 
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    Department
 
SENDOUTS
 
    Performing Laboratory
 
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
 
    Send Out
 
Yes
 
    Last Update
 
2/10/2022 09:10:04