HSV Susceptibility Testing
Specimen Type
Foscarnet and Acyclovir Resistance
| Test ID |
|
LAB8319A |
| EPIC Order |
|
HSV Susceptibilities |
| CPT Code(s) |
|
87252 x2, 87253 x2 |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Group |
| Laboratory |
|
Core Referral Testing |
| Tube Station |
|
82 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
Swab of lesion should be immediately placed in viral transport media; See Comments |
| Availability |
Routine: |
Reference Laboratory - Lab Corp |
| Turnaround Time |
|
2-3 weeks |
| Reference Range |
|
see separate report |
| Comment |
- HSV PCR must be ordered and samples sent to Microbiology first.
- The HSV susceptibilities can only be ordered as an add-on to HSV PCR positive samples.
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