Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) isolation | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container for CSF Hanks transport media for all other specimen (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement	CSF 1 -2 mL Swabs or scrapings from vesicles on skin, mouth or genitalia require transport media.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample with an ice pack.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Positive report :1 - 7 days Negative report : 7 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	For supply of transport media please call Lab reception at ext. 1352 / 1354

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025