Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

14 days

MiChart Code
HSV Culture from Neonates
Soft Order Code
MHSVC

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Synonyms

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

Test Methodology

Virus Culture by Shell-Vial

Test Usage

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.

Reference Range

No virus isolated.

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

Specimen Requirements

Normal Volume
1 swab
Minimum Volume
1 swab

Billing Information

CPT Code
87254 x2
Pro Fee Code
 
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