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General
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Clinical Use:
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A multiplex assay for co-detection of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Suitable specimens are lesion/ulcer/vesicle swabs, eye swabs, and CSF. Testing of amniotic fluid and products of conception can also be performed. Testing of other specimen types requires discussion with a Clinical Microbiologist. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Saturday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Chickenpox PCR, Herpes PCR, HSV PCR, Shingles PCR, Varicella PCR, VZV PCR, Zoster PCR, |
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Code:
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VHSVZ |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Blood (EDTA); Skin Lesion Swab; CSF; Respiratory Specimen; Eye Swab |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample preferred. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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220uL (Fluid) |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 02-05-2023 08:23 |