14 days
Test Updated:
MHSVC
Culture, Herpes simplex only
Herpes simplex shell vial
HSV Culture
HSV1D
HSV2D
HSVCULT
SV1HSV
Viral Culture, Herpes simplex only
CULTURE FOR HERPES SIMPLEX
Herpes simplex Culture from Neonates
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Test Overview
Virus Culture by Shell-Vial
Aid in the diagnosis of congenital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection through the recovery of HSV using viral culture (shell-vial) for patients younger than 35 days in age.
No virus isolated.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.