| 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 |
| 7th September 2023 | 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 |
| 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.
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| 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.
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