Herpes Simplex Virus Culture

Test Code

VHSVC

Specimen Name

Herpes Simplex Virus Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87252

Collect

Viral Transport Media-Buccal mucosa, eye, genital, rectal, throat or vesicle swab, neonatal surface swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), tissue, or vesicle fluid.

Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Volume

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-7 days

Components

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