Specimen:
Collect
- Genital Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange)
Also Acceptable:
- Rectal Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange)
Submit
- Genital Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange). Submit Ambient.
Also Acceptable:
- Rectal Swab in Aptima Kit-Multitest (Orange). Submit Ambient.
Special Handling
- Swab collected must be from a genital or anal lesion.
Rejection Criteria
- Samples collected in any transport media other than Aptima
Samples collected after Aptima-tube expiration date
Transport tubes with incorrect or missing swabs.
Stability
Ambient: 1 Month(s); Refrigerated: 1 Month(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Target Amplified Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 87529x2
Interpretive Data
Please see report for interpretive data.
The Aptima Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2 assay (Aptima HSV 1 and 2 assay) is an in vitro diagnostic nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), using real time transcription mediated amplification (TMA), for the qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) messenger RNA (mRNA) in clinician-collected swab specimens from anogenital skin lesions. The Aptima HSV 1 and 2 assay is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 infections in symptomatic male and female patients.
The Aptima Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2 assay (Aptima HSV 1 and 2 assay) is an in vitro diagnostic nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), using real time transcription mediated amplification (TMA), for the qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) messenger RNA (mRNA) in clinician-collected swab specimens from anogenital skin lesions. The Aptima HSV 1 and 2 assay is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 infections in symptomatic male and female patients.
Components
- 1161 - HSV 1 RNA
- 1162 - HSV 2 RNA
- 1188 - SOURCE
Last Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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