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Herpes simplex virus 1(HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus 2(HSV-2)& Varicella zoster virus(VZV)PCR-Blood
Alternate test name
Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, Herpes Virus
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
- Whole blood
Specimen requirements
- Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests
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
Special requirements
Disease condition
HSV-1 and HSV-2:
- Neonatal and disseminated herpes simplex infections
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
VZV:
- Chickenpox
- disseminated varicella zoster infection
- Encephalitis
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