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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Culture From Neonates

Order Name VHSV
Revision Date 12/17/2019
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Culture From Neonates
 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred Swab M4, M4-RT, M5, UTM-RT Refrigerated
Instructions This test should only be performed on patients younger than 35 days old. It is intended for the recovery of herpes simplex virus in suspected cases of congenital herpes.

If enterovirus or hand, foot, and mouth disease is suspected order test VIRNR / Viral Culture, Non-Respiratory. Indicate "Looking for Enterovirus" in order comments.

Spinal fluid (CSF) specimens: order HSVC / Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid.

Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
 
Reference Range No virus isolated
Methodology Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Culture From Neonates
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Monday through Sunday; Varies 
Expected TAT 2-4 Days  
Notes Specimen Stability:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 Days
CPT Code(s) 87254 x 2
Lab Section NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories