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HSV PCR
Please ensure all samples are submitted in appropriate liquid viral transport medium: Small Red Viral Transport swab or Green virocult swab
| Test | HSV PCR |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | PCR |
| Sample type | Swab |
| Specimen Container Type | liquid viral transport medium: Small Red Viral Transport swab or Green virocult swab |
| Sample Testing Amount | N/A |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Microbiology Dept, LGI |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | This 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. |
