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Specimen Collection

HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection


Test Name
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection
Test Code
HSPC
Specimen Type

Blood: EDTA Fluids, plasma/serum

CSF

Swab: dry/flocked swab 

Tissue: Specimen in sterile container as requested

Semen

Minimum Volume
Blood 0.5 ml /fluids: 200 uL
Comments

Collection Instructions:

Roll dry / flocked swab over lesion and resheath in original plastic container.

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Daily (Monday - Friday)

ABO Titre

CMV Nucleic Acid detection