| Samples | Test | Pathogens covered | Comment |
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Genital swab (mother) |
HSV-1 & HSV-2 DNA |
Herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) Herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) |
Syphilis EIA already tested in the mother as part of antenatal screen. |
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Urine (baby) within 3 weeks of delivery |
CMV DNA |
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
Please contact the laboratory to arrange HSV type specific serology on the booking blood if not clear whether laboratory diagnosed active lesions are primary/1st episode or recurrent infection. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627 |
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