| Ordering Recommendation: |
Aids in detection of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Positive culture reflexes to HSV typing. Molecular testing is generally preferred.
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| Methodology: |
Cell Culture/Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Buccal mucosa, eye, genital, rectal, throat or vesicle swab, or bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue or vesicle fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer to a sterile container. Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab or Tissue: Place in viral transport media.
Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Blood, CSF, plasma, or serum. Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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