- VHSVC
Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (RPS ONLY)
Test Code
VHSVC
Specimen Name
Herpes Simplex Virus Culture (RPS ONLY)
CPT Codes
- 87252
- 87253
Collect
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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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