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Herpes simplex virus 1(HSV-1),Herpes simplex virus 2(HSV-2)&Varicella zoster virus(VZV) PCR - Eye Fluid
Alternate test name
Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, Herpesviruses
Gene name / Alternate gene name
Proprietary
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
Within 4 days
Specimen type
- Aqueous Fluid
- Vitreous Fluid
Specimen requirements
- 200-300 uL per 1 test, for multiple tests please ensure adequate sample volume is submitted
- send in sterile screw top container
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Shipping information
Disease condition
HSV-1 and HSV-2:
- Ocular herpes simplex Infection
VZV:
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
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