Virology
| Full details for "HSV - serology". | |
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Name |
HSV - serology |
Alternative name/Profile |
Herpes simplex virus / Herpes simplex virus 1 / HSV-1 / Herpes simplex virus 2 / HSV-2 / Herpesviridae / Human Herpes Virus 1 / HHV-1 / Human Herpes Virus 2 / HHV-2 / cold sore / fever blister/ genital herpes/ neurotropic virus / neuroinvasive virus / herpetic whitlow / herpes gladiatorum / ocular herpes / keratitis / cerebral herpes infection / encephalitis / Mollaret's meningitis |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
3 Working days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Consider screening for HSV type specific serology. Specimens sent to National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Last updated |
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:39:17 IST |