Test Overview
Test Methodology

PCR

Test Usage

This test is intended for patients with evidence of disseminated disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Although the reference value is typically "negative" for this assay, viral shedding may be detected in
asymptomatic individuals. This assay is only to be used for patients with a clinical history and symptoms
consistent with HSV infection and must be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
HSVPB
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo HSVPB
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Send as whole blood to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Normal Volume
    1 mL whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    0.4 mL whole blood
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87529 x2
    Fee Code
    AA327 x2
    NY State Approved
    No