Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1/2 PCR, BAL or tissue
Collection Requirements
Source: BAL
Container: BAL trap or sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL
Source: tissue
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 5 mg
Turn Around Time
2-4 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen:
- BAL - Refrigerate
- Tissue - Freeze
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
Adele Hall Lab Section
Sendouts
Instrumentation/Methodology
PCR
Reference Ranges
See Report
CPT
87530 - tissue
87529 - BAL