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Herpes Simplex Virus Culture
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Traditional gold standard test for identifying acute herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in active lesions (eg, vesicles, ulcers, inflamed mucous membranes). Molecular testing is generally preferred (refer to Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (0060041)).
Cell Culture/Immunoassay
Sun-Sat
1-7 days
Buccal mucosa, eye, genital, rectal, throat or vesicle swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), tissue, or vesicle fluid.
Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab or Tissue: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Refrigerated.
Blood, CSF, plasma, or serum. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry, or wood swabs.
Specimen source preferred.
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Culture negative for herpes simplex virus.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
87252; 87253
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0065005 | Culture, Herpes Simplex Virus | 16291-7 |
- Culture, HSV
- Herpes Culture
- Herpes Simplex Viral Culture
- HSV Culture
