Sample type: Vesicle Swab

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

Condition / Indication: Cutaneous/mucosal/genital HSV infection

Special precautions & notes: Skin swabs are routinely tested for HSV and VZ. Swab from the base of the lesion.

Sample required: Lesion swab / vesicle fluid

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

Container: Flocked swab in viral transport medium

Ideal volume (mL): 500µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Method:

In house PCR