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Herpes Simplex Virus Culture with Reflex to HSV Typing

V HSVCT
Example Reports
Negative
Positive

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.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state 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

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

Methodology

Cell Culture/Microscopy/Immunofluorescent Stain

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-5 days

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.

Hotline History

N/A

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