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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)real time PCR
EPIC
HSV PCR
Section
Virology
Clinical indications
Investigation for presence or absence of Herpres 1 & 2 virus DNA
Specimen requirement
EDTA whole blood, mouth swab, CSF, lesion swabs, eye swabs
Dispatch and handling instructions
Not applicable
Turnaround time
48 hours
Synonym
HSV 1 PCR
HSV 2 PCR
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes