LAB3233
HSVPCRBLD

Preferred: 6 mL Pink (K2 EDTA)
Acceptable: 4 mL Purple (EDTA) or 2.0 mL Pink top (K2EDTA) BD Microtainer
Minimum volume: >0.2 mL whole blood

• Specimens other than EDTA whole blood.
• Sample not properly identified, incorrect container, insufficient volume, or past stability.
• Lab Note: Samples processed in lab using non-sterile technique—including samples previously tested with a “common needle” on an instrument (e.g., Sysmex)—are unacceptable.

Internal: Ambient
Offsite: Refrigerated

Room Temp: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: ≥31 days

1–3 days

LAB3233
HSVPCRBLD

Interpretation:
Not detected = Negative, no virus detected.
Detected = Positive, virus detected.

Methodology:
This test employs real-time PCR amplification of a Herpes simplex virus-specific conserved genetic target. A positive result should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis.  A "Not detected" result for this assay does not exclude Herpes simplex virus involvement in a disease process. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory.  It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing.