Herpes Virus PCR |
Ordering information: | *For swabs - preferred specimen type is a dry white top swab, gel swabs are sub-optimal for viral PCR testing*
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, urine, and CSF samples are performed in-house at Box Hill laboratory, other sample types are referred. |
Alternate names: | Adenovirus PCR, CMV PCR, Enterovirus PCR, HSV, HSV I-II, HSV PCR, VZV and CMV NAD, VZV PCR |
Laboratory: | Microbiology |
Test Code: | HPCR, (ENTPCR, ADEPCR) |
Specimen types: | Swab
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Nasopharyngeal swab
Respiratory samples
Blood |
Container types: | Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
CSF
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media) |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Transport specimens to the laboratory at room temperature.
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Minimum Adult Volume: | 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, urine, and CSF samples are performed in-house at Box Hill laboratory, other sample types are referred.
CSF minimum volume for testing: 200uL/0.2mL |
Frequency: | Twice weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 2-3 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
Storage Instructions: | Store at 4 deg C
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Transport Instructions: | Specimens tested at Box Hill - Swabs (dry or in UTM), urine, CSF
Specimens from other sites are referred to VIDRL for testing.
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Laboratory Notes: | Routine runs are performed Monday and Thursday. Additional runs for urgent CSF samples are perfomed after discussion with the Clinical Microbiologist. |
