Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type Test Down or Delayed
CPT Code 87529 x2
Order Code HERPB
Referral Laboratory Mayo Medical Laboratories

TEST DOWN

 

HSV DNA by PCR, Qualitative, Blood

Order Code:                             HERPB

CPT Code:                               87529 x2

Referral Laboratory:                Mayo Medical Laboratories

 

Effective September 30,2021 HSV DNA by PCR, Qualitative, Blood (HERPB) testing is down to do reagent issues per Mayo Medical Laboratories. The recommended alternative is Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Qualitative, Real[1]Time PCR (MMLR).

 

RECOMMEDNDED TEST

 

Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Qualitative, Real Time PCR

Order Code:                             FHS12

CPT Code:                               87529 x2

Referral Laboratory:                Mayo Medical Laboratories

 

Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL of whole blood in Lavender top (EDTA) or Yellow-top ACD tube and ship refrigerated within 7 days of collection.

 

Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

 

Analytic Time: 1-2 days