Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing (RPS)

Test Code

VCHS1

Specimen Name

Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing (RPS)

CPT Codes

  • 8
  • 725
  • 287
  • 253

Collect

Viral Transport Media (1)

Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

Vesicle fluid and cells from lesion, any site, collected with viral transport media.

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed everyday / Reported 1-7 days

Additional Information

Refrigerate up to 72 hours.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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