Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Resistance Foscarnet Phenotyping
| Sunquest Code: | HSVFOS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6472 | Epic Name: | HSV Resist Foscarnet |
| Synonyms: | Herpes Simplex Types 1 and 2 Virus Phenotyping for Foscarnet Drug; Foscavir Resistance | ||
| Methodology: | Plaque reduction assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 21 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Actively growing isolate (preferred) or eye, genital, oral, urethral, vesicle or throat swab |
| Optimal Volume: | One tube with media or one swab |
Processing and Shipping
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship growing culture at room temperature. Ship swabs at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP to Viromed) |
| Referral Lab number: | 138362 |
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