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Test ID: HERPES SIMPLEX AG IF - SGH

Test Name:
HERPES SIMPLEX AG IF - SGH
Test Code:
O HERAG S
Specialised Test:
No - Send Out Test
Turnaround Time:
?Monday � Saturday;TAT:?<1 � 2 days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Send Out Test (SGH)
Additional Test Note:
?Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze.Transport samples on ice pack to laboratory.?Positive results are reported as:Positive for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 orPositive for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
Sample Requirement:
?Fluid and scraping from vesicles on skin or mucosa including conjunctivae and genitalia;Biopsy samples ;Sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavageIf virus isolation is required as well, send all above in Virus Transport Medium. Otherwise, send all above in sterile bottles with 1 � 2 mL of sterile saline added.
Fasting Requirement:
None
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
26/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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