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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Herpes simplex / Varicella zoster PCR

Synonyms

HSV
VZV
Herpes
Chickenpox
Varicella

External Price (excl. GST)

153.06

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Viral swabs to be collected into viral transport medium. EDTA blood can be used in cases of suspected disseminated HSV disease. Please contact the clinical microbiologist to discuss.

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24 - 48 hours

Method

Real time PCR

Interpretation

Herpes simplex type 1 Detected or Not detected. Herpes simplex type 2, Detected or Not detected.

Minimum Volume

0.5mL whole blood collected into EDTA. (Dedicated sample)

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