Test ID: VDER
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Dermal
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources:
Preferred: Lesion and dermal specimen
Acceptable: Anal/rectal, genital, eye/ocular, urethral
Container/Tube: Culture transport swab
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Amniotic fluid container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Type: Body fluid or spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Type: Respiratory specimen (upper/lower)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Collect fresh tissue specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, transport swab containing gel |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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