PCR test for the detection of Herpes Simplex virus. Herpes can appear in various parts of the body, lesions are most common in the genitals or mouth but it can also be responsible for fever in neonates and is a cause of brain infection. Test differentiates between HSV 1 and HSV 2.
Tube
Dependent on sample type
ID
3644
Availability
Mon-Sat.
Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9.30am
Additional information
CSF – meningoencephalitis
Eye swab (internal and external) Conjunctivitis, Retinitis
Throat swab – Rash <10yrs
neurological symptoms
Skin swab – skin lesions
Genital swab – genital herpes
Turn around
3 days (non genital)
5 days (genital)
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
3 days (non genital)
5 days (genital)
GP Routine TAT
3 days (non genital)
5 days (genital)