Herpes Simplex Virus 2

CPT Code

Specimen Type

Urine

Container Type

Sterile Specimen ContainerESWABUrine Preservative Tiger TopUrine preservative Gray top

Stability

Room Temperature- 48 hours, 2-8°C, 72 hours, Room Temperature-72 hours, 2-8°C, 5 days

Handling Instructions

Refrigerate if possible

Clinical Notes

The purpose of this assay is to detect sexually transmitted infections from urine specimens by RT-PCR.