Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Volume (Adults)

0.3 mL

0.2 mL

Notes

Test performed is a multiplex PCR for the following viruses: Herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1); Herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2); Varicella zoster virus (VZV); Cytomegalovirus (CMV); Enterovirus (EV); human Adenovirus (hAdv). Swabs and CSF samples are performed in-house at Box Hill laboratory, other sample types are referred.

Test performed is a multiplex PCR for the following viruses: Herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1); Herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2); Varicella zoster virus (VZV); Cytomegalovirus (CMV); Enterovirus (EV); human Adenovirus (hAdv). Swabs and CSF samples are performed in-house at Box Hill laboratory, other sample types are referred.

CSF minimum volume for testing: 200uL/0.2mL

Alternative names

CMV PCR, HSV, HSV I-II, HSV PCR, VZV and CMV NAD, VZV PCR

CMV PCR, HSV, HSV I-II, HSV PCR, VZV and CMV NAD, VZV PCR, Enterovirus PCR, Adenovirus PCR

Laboratory

Referred Test

Microbiology

Request Group

HPCR

HPCR, (ENTPCR, ADEPCR)

Preferred Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Fluid
Tissue
Nasopharyngeal swab
Blood

Swab
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Nasopharyngeal swab
Respiratory samples

Optional Specimen Type

Respiratory samples

Blood

External Laboratory

Monash Pathology

External Transport Instructions

Tests included in Monash PCR - Herpes simplex 1 virus, Herpes simplex 2 virus, Varicella zoster virus, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus (swabs only), Adenovirus (not faeces)

Specimens tested at Monash-

Swabs (dry or in UTM), Sterile fluids, Respiratory samples, Urine.

Specimens anticoagulated with heparin are unsuitable as heparin inhibits PCR

For other specimens - refer to VIDRL. Tissue, CSF, saliva, serum, Plasma (ACD or EDTA),

If  CSF Herpes and Enterovirus PCR -send to VIDRL.

Refer to Referred Molecular Test Requests WORK-MI-90

Specimens tested at Box Hill - Swabs (dry or in UTM), CSF

Specimens from other sites are referred to VIDRL for testing.

Method

Contact Monash Pathology 9594 4532 or if no answer try Bacteriology 9594 4565 as there is someone rostered 24/7

Tested M, W, F

Routine runs are performed Monday and Thursday. Additional runs for urgent CSF samples are perfomed after discussion with the Clinical Microbiologist.

Notes

This test detects Herpes Simplex Virus 1(HSV-1), Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2), Varicella zoster virus (VZV) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Test performed is a multiplex PCR for the following viruses: Herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1); Herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2); Varicella zoster virus (VZV); Cytomegalovirus (CMV); Enterovirus (EV); human Adenovirus (hAdv). Swabs and CSF samples are performed in-house at Box Hill laboratory, other sample types are referred.