Test Code NHSVC Newborn HSV Culture
Collection Container
Viral transport media
Specimen Required
Vesicular fluid, ulcerated lesions, pharyngeal and throat swabs, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), autopsy and biopsy
Wooden shafts, bacterial swabs, and dry or leaking specimen are not acceptable for testing.
Specimen Volume
Swab in viral transport media, 1 mL fluid, 0.5 g tissue in transport medium
Minimum Specimen Volume
Swab in viral transport media, 1 mL fluid, 0.5 g tissue in transport medium
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temp: NA
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: NA
CPT Code
87255
EMR Interface Order Code
71390