Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Phenotyping for Acyclovir Drug Resistance
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Acyclovir Sensitivity; Herpes Simplex Sensitivity; HSV Sensitivity | ||
| Methodology: | Cell Culture, Susceptibility | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87252 x1, 87253 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-3 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | This test should be ordered when HSV is continuously isolated despite continuous acyclovir therapy. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Isolate from cell culture. |
| Container: | Viral Transport Media Alternate Containers: See Collection Instructions |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect specimens as per Viral Culture. Actively growing cultures in transport media, transport at room temperature overnight. |
Processing and Shipping
| Shipping Instructions: | Actively growing cultures in transport media, transport at room temperature, refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated; 1 month frozen at -70°C. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2010866 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 2 μg/mL. |
| Use: | Detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) resistance to acyclovir. |
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