Test ID: LHSV
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80575
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
An aid in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including qualitative detection of HSV DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other (non-blood) clinical specimens.
Qualitative detection of HSV DNA
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Herpes Simplex Virus PCR
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Herpes Simplex Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
HSV Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV PCR
LightCycler HSV
PCR
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
HSV Detection by Real-Time PCR
HSV PCR
LightCycler HSV
PCR
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