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HSV PCR

Small Red Viral Transport Swab - Swab Send Away

TestHSV PCR
Common Abbreviation
Test typePCR
Sample typeSwab
Specimen Container TypeSmall Red Viral Transport Swab - Swab Send Away
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability
Turnaround Time7 days
LaboratoryMicrobiology Dept, LGI
Reference Interval
Additional NotesThis swab is sent directly from the laboratory to Leeds General Infirmary. This viral swab is used for the testing of Viruses, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. The turnaround times stated here reflect a combination of in-house and reference laboratory time spent on processing referred samples. For turnaround times for individual reference laboratories please look on the reference laboratories own websites.
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