- YHSVDFR
Herpes Simplex Virus DFA w/ Reflex to Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YHSVDFR
Specimen Name
Herpes Simplex Virus DFA w/ Reflex to Culture
Collect
Buccal mucosa lesion; cervical or genital lesion; eye, throat, or vesicle swab; bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL); tissue or vesicle fluid.
Submit
Fluid 3 mLs
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 72 hours
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87274
- 87273
- if reflexed
- add 87255
Components
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Additional Information
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