https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/wards-and-departments/departments/laboratory-medicine/laboratory-database/vzv-viral-whole-genome-sequencing/
VZV viral whole genome sequencing
EPIC
Viral whole genome sequencing
Section
Virology
Clinical indications
VZV infection not responding to treatment/ reoccuring. Must be requested for VZV DNA by PCR also
Specimen requirement
Original specimen or purified DNA
Dispatch and handling instructions
Viral Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is performed at the Institute of Child Health Pathogen Genomics Unit (PGU). The Microbiology department at GOSH can facilitate nucleic acid extraction and reporting of results
Turnaround time
2-4 weeks
Synonym
Viral WGS
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
No