Test CatalogueHERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 2 PCR QUALITATIVE

Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF / EDTA plasma in a sterile screw capped container OR Blister fluid/Swab from base of ulcer/ Scrapings from base of ulcer in 1 mL sterile normal saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) OR Fresh tissue in sterile normal saline OR Paraffin embedded tissue. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): N/A

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Amplification

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: DNA testing is analytically more sensitive specially in patients with Encephalitis, Meningitis and Neonatal infections. Encephalitis is usually due to HSV 1 virus whereas Meningitis is usually due to HSV 2 virus. DNA testing provides reliable means to define the type.

Specialty: Physician, Neurologist, Pediatrician

Disease: Infections

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required

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