Viral Culture, Herpes Simplex
9 days
Enzyme-linked virus-inducible system (ELVIS(R)). In this cell line, HSV infection causes the expression of a beta-galactosidase
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Culture for HSV without determining virus type.
Vesicular fluid ulcerated lesions pharyngeal and throat swabs Urine cerebrospinal fluid autopsy and biopsy material eye exudates and vaginal swabs
Swab in viral transport medium, 1 mL fluid, 0.5 g tissue in transport medium
Viral, Chlamydia, or MycoPlasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium (for swabs), body fluids and tissue samples may be submitted in viral transport media or in a sterile leakproof container.
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |