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Test ID: HERPES SIMPLEX ISOLATION - SGH

Test Name:
HERPES SIMPLEX ISOLATION - SGH
Test Code:
O HERCS S
Specialised Test:
No - Send Out Test
Turnaround Time:
?Monday � Saturday;TAT:?Positive report : 1 � 7 days ;Negative report : 7 days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Send Out Test (SGH)
Additional Test Note:
?Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze.Send samples on ice pack to laboratory.?Positive results are reported as:Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 isolated orHerpes Simplex Virus Type 2 isolated
Sample Requirement:
?Swabs or scrapings from vesicles on skin, mouth or genitalia;CSF (1 � 2 mL) in sterile bottle;Conjunctival swab or scraping for eye infections;Brain biopsy for encephalitisSend samples (except CSF) in Virus Transport Medium.
Fasting Requirement:
None
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
26/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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