HSV PCR

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HSV PCR

Swab
Test performed by: LabPLUS Virology/Immunology

Herpes simplex PCR is performed using the Roche Lightmix Kit HSV-1/2 / VZV assay. The lower limit of detection for HSV-1 / HSV-2 / VZV is approximately 1000 copies/ml.

Specimen Collection
UTM Kit Flocked Swab (Always Required)
HSV swabs will be processed from the following areas/clinical situations.

Please note; sufficient clinical detail must be provided on the request form.

Inpatient areas
Sexual health clinic / Family planning clinic
Dermatology clinic
Antenatal / pregnant patients where there is a risk of congenital transmission
Immunocompromised patients
Neonates
First diagnosis of HSV of a genital lesion

Community swabs that fall outside of the above categories will not routinely be processed.

Please contact Virology for further discussion of such cases.

Turnaround Time: Between 1 day and 4 days
Diagnostic Use and Interpretation
Contact Information
For further information contact the laboratory (contact via Lablink: 22000 or (09) 307-8995 or 0800 522 7587) ,or:
the Virology team virology@adhb.govt.nz

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories
Keep refrigerated

Last updated at 13:17:40 09/06/2020