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Test Code HSVVZV Herpes Virus 1&2 and Varicella Zoster PCR, Lesion

Specimen Type

Swab of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions

Preferred Collection Container

M4RT

Acceptable Collection Container

M4RT or UTM

Collection Volume

1 swab

Minimum Collection Volume

1 swab

Rejection Criteria

Swabs not refrigerated after collection; Swabs not frozen beyond 7 days.

Swabs collected in transport media not designated as acceptable; Specimen sources other than a lesion; Unlablelled specimen.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens should be transported on ice and stored at 2–8°C for up to 7 days after collection

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Mon-Sun

EPIC Code

LAB917A

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT

87529 x2; 87798

Methodology

DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa HSV 1& 2 Direct assay & DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa VZV Direct assay 

Alias

HSV; Herpes Simplex Virus Detection by PCR; VZV; Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR

Ordering Info

This test is for specimens obtained from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions form symptomatic patients. HSV-1, HSV-2 and VZV: Useful for direct detection and differentiation of HSV-1, HSV-2 and VZV DNA in cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions from symptomatic patients.
HSV-1 and HSV-2: HSV infections can cause lesions at a variety of cutaneous and mucocutaneous sites. These lesions can be a result of the primary infection by the virus or they can result from a reactivation of the latent virus, causing recurrent episodes of the disease. HSV-1 and HSV-1 are distinct forms of HSV. HSV-2 is the most common cause of genitial infections; HSV-1 is commonly associated with other disease locations although both serotypes have been shown to cause disease in all locations of the body.
VZV: Primary Varicella-zoster virus infection results in chickenpox (varicella). When clinical symptoms have been resolved, VZV remains dormant in the nervous system and may reinactivate later in life producing shingles.