Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing

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Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) by viral culture and differentiate types 1 and 2. Molecular testing is generally preferred; refer to Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) Subtype by PCR (2010095). Orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus, cannot be identified clinically using this testing method. Refer to https://www.aruplab.com/monkeypox-testing for more information.

Mnemonic

V HSVCT

Methodology

Cell Culture/Microscopy/Immunofluorescent Stain

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-5 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Buccal mucosa, eye, genital, rectal, throat or vesicle swab, neonatal surface swab, or bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue, or vesicle fluid.

Specimen Preparation

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.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

ARUP will NOT perform viral culture for patients suspected or confirmed to have monkeypox infection. Blood, CSF, plasma, or serum. Bacterial transport systems; molecular transport systems; calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.

Remarks

Specimen source preferred.

Stability

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Culture negative for herpes simplex virus.

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

If culture is positive for HSV, then HSV typing test will be added. Additional charges apply.

Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (ARUP test code 0060041) on CSF specimens is standard of care for diagnosing HSV meningitis/meningoencephalitis.

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CPT Codes

87255; if reflexed, add 87140 x2

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0065065 Culture, HSV with Reflex to Typing 5859-4
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Aliases

  • Herpes Culture
  • Herpes Simplex Viral Culture
  • HSV type 1
  • HSV type 2
  • HSV-1 or HSV-2
  • HSV1 and HSV2
Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing