Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1/2

Molecular · Women's Health

The ARIES® HSV 1&2 Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection and differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV 1 and HSV 2) DNA in cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion specimens from symptomatic patients.

Assay Description

Specimen Requirements

Cervical or vaginal swab collections. Acceptable specimen collection/transport containers are:

•ThinPrep® Pap Vial

•BD eSwab

Storage and Transport

Specimens can be shipped and stored at 2 - 24°C. If shipping temperatures exceeding 24°C are anticipated, use cool plack. Viability after transfer to collection/transport tube is:

•ThinPrep® Pap Vial: 30 days

Specimen Rejection Criteria

All specimens must be submitted according to the test directory instructions. Before submitting specimen, please carefully review specimen requirements.

Listed below are possible causes for delays in specimen processing or possible specimen rejections or cancellations:

No patient identification on requisition form
No patient identification on specimen container or slides
No referring provider
No account information provided
No test ordered on requisition
No specimen source provided
Inappropriate specimen type
Insufficient volume for analysis
Inappropriate specimen container
Improper specimen transport
Specimen leaked in transport
Specimen submitted in incorrect or expired transport media
Slides broken beyond repair on receipt
Conflict between patient name on specimen and requisition form
Specimen not properly preserved
Sample containing a needle

A representative from Client Services will attempt to contact your office to resolve specimen problems. Additional documentation may be requested from your office to be returned by fax. In the event that resolution is not possible, the specimen may be returned to your office.

Turn Around Time (TAT)

1-2 Days.

CPT Codes*

87529(x2)