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Herpes Simplex Varicella Zoster NAAT

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TEST NAMEHerpes Simplex & Varicella Zoster NAAT
DEPARTMENTVIRO
TESTSV23
DESCRIPTIONFor detection and differentiation of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Lesion swab

CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial.

COLLECTION: Collect cells from the base of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion by rolling swab over area. Immediately place in UTM or VTM. See virology specimen collection guide for details.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (up to 30°C): 48 hours

Refrigerated (2-8°C) or frozen (-20°C): 7 days.

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)7 days
REFERENCE RANGENegative
TEST METHODSolana, Helicase-Dependent Amplification
CPT CODES87529
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