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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 & 2  Ag

Test Code:

RV0090

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Sterile container

Specimen Requirement

Fluid and scraping from vesicles on skin or mucosa including conjunctivae and genitalia
Biopsy samples
Sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage
 
If virus isolation is required as well, send all above in Virus Transport Medium. Otherwise, send all above in sterile bottles with 1 – 2 mL of sterile saline added.

Specimen Storage / Transport

​Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze.
Send samples on ice pack to laboratory.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 - 2 days

Reference Value(s)

 

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

Additional Information

Change History Notes

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