| EX0903 HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1 & 2, PCR QUALITATIVE |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF / EDTA plasma in a sterile screw-capped container OR Blister fluid/Swab from the base of ulcer/ Scrapings from the 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 |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
48 hrs |
4 weeks |
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| Method: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Amplification |
| Comment: |
Samples received on holidays will be reported in the next schedule / next working day. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
DNA testing is analytically more sensitive, especially 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. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Neurologist, Pediatrician |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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