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