HSV molecular detection

 

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Samples required

Blister / lesion in virus transport medium (NOT IN CHARCOAL).

Test indications

 

Test information

Testing for herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2 only.

HSV IgM serology is no longer available. Please send a swab for PCR.

Reference range

 

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627