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HSV TYPE 1&2 DNA QUANT REAL-TIME PCR (EYE FLUID)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3532    Geisinger Epic ID:  121975

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Vitreous Fluid. Aqueous Fluid
Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 
0.25 mL of vitreous or aqueous fluid
Special notes: 
Collect in syringe or sterile container. Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 
If received in a syringe, transfer to an aliquot before freezing.
Transport temperature: 
Frozen
Rejection criteria: 
DO NOT REJECT. Send to Referred Testing for evaluation.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  87530 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Synonyms: 
Viracor test code 8500

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