Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (RPS ONLY)

Test Code

VHSVC

Specimen Name

Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (RPS ONLY)

CPT Codes

  • 87252
  • 87253

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Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

Fluid Volume: 3 mL Sterile container or viral transport media _x000D_ Swab or Tissue: 3 mL viral transport media

Minimum Volume

Fluid: 0.5 mL / Swab or Tissue: 3 mL viral transport media

Performed

Performed everyday / Reported 1-5 days

Additional Information

ARUP # 0065005 Traditional gold-standard test for identifying acute herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in active lesions (eg, vesicles, ulcers, inflamed mucous membranes).

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