Sample type: EDTA blood sample

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

Condition / Indication: Suspected HSV infection in neonate, immunocompromised

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

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

Container: EDTA blood sample

Ideal volume (mL): 450µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR