Test Code LAB6339 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by PCR, Blood

Important Note

Testing moved from Mayo to Path Lab 1/30/24

SQ: HSVBLD

Container/Tube Type:

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Information:

Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.

Transport Information:

Send 1.0 mL of whole blood in original tube. Do NOT centrifuge or aliquot. Send refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.3 mL of EDTA whole blood

Stability

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days

Pathology Laboratories DesMoines