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Test Code HSVP Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 DNA PCR

Important Note

For swab, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "SWAB" in the final report.

For swab collection, a special collection media (red top) is needed. Please dispatch a porter to the Molecular Diagnosis Centre with the following instruction: "Collect 1× swab for Herpes PCR".

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering code LAB1343
NBS code LBC01292
Service code 1033600

 

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: please specify
Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable too)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL

Specimen Stability and Condition

Specimen stability 7 days, refrigerated
Unsuitable condition (reject) Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis

 

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

TAT 1 - 5 days

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384

Useful For

Aids in rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Able to differentiate between HSV Type 1 and Type 2 infection.

Update

Last updated 4/08/2026

LOINC Code Information

20444-6