Sample type: CSF

Test name: Herpes Simplex HSV 1 and 2
PCR (In house) a.k.a. Herpes PCR, HSV PCR

Condition / Indication: Meningitis, encephalitis, suspected neonatal HSV

Sample required: CSF

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Universal (white top)

Ideal volume (mL): 200µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR