HSV + VZV DFA, Reflex Culture

Test Code: TD_4978
CPT Code(s): 87290, 87274, 87273 If Reflex, Add 87255, 87254, 87252

$417

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

HSV + VZV DFA, Reflex Culture if Negative or Inadequate

Methodology

Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) Cell Culture

Rejection Criteria

Room temperature samples
Frozen samples
Whole blood
CSF
Dry swabs
Wood swabs
eSwabs
Calcium alginate swabs
Bone marrow

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Viral Transport Media

Minimum Volume

N/A

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
2 days refrigerated
Unacceptable frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Refrigerated (CRF)

Collection Instructions

Vesicle fluid, swab, tissue or skin scrapings in viral transport media. Critical refrigerated (CRF). Collect vesicle specimen during the first 3 days of rash. Swab should be rolled in base of fresh vesicle to obtain cells. If DFA is Negative or Inadequate, culture will be added.

Alternative Specimen

N/A