Test Catalog
Test Code: L01141
HSV1 & HSV2 BY PCR
Department:
DMG
Source:
BLOOD/ CSF
Specimen Volume:
(04) ML BLOOD AND (02) ML CSF
Prefered Top:
BLOOD : PURPLE TOP FLUID : STERILE CONTAINER
Alternative Top:
EDTA / RED TOP
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
N/A
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
BLOOD : 18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC FOR LONG STORAGE CSF : 18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS -20OC FOR LONGER STORAGE
Instrument/Methdology:
REAL TIME PCR
Turn Around Time (TAT):
5 (Day/s)
Intend Use:
TEST IS PRESCRIBED FOR THE DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV). IT ONLY CONFIRMS THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF HSV.
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