CULTURE, VIRUS, HSV,VZ
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
VCH | |
MGH LIS Test No |
523 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
10 Days | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
VCH | |
Type |
Swab of Mucus Membrane, Skin, & Genitals | |
Volume |
2 ml | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
Virus transport media | |
Collection Info |
Viral transport media (universal transport media, m4, m5) is available from MGH lab. Place specimen in viral transport media tube, tighten cap, mix, transport promptly to the laboratory. Wooden Shaft Swabs are not acceptable. |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
87252
87253 if necessary, additional charges apply.
also 87529 for HSV 1/2 typing.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Negative for Herpes simplex and Varicella zoster
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