Herpes Simplex Virus DFA w/ Reflex to Culture

Test Code

HSVDF

Specimen Name

Herpes Simplex Virus DFA w/ Reflex to Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87274
  • 87273
  • if reflexed
  • add 87255

Collect

Buccal mucosa lesion; cervical or genital lesion; eye, throat, or vesicle swab; bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL); tissue or vesicle fluid.

Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Volume

Fluid 3 mLs

Minimum Volume

Fluid 0.5 mL

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days

Components

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