- VHSVC
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
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-7 days
Components
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