HSV 1 and 2 DNA

Description: 
Qualitative real time PCR - inhouse assay
Related condition or disease: 
Virology , HSV DNA
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Vesicle swab and fluid, genital lesions, CSF, EDTA (whole blood & plasma), eye swab, BAL, NPA, CTNS, TS, vitreous specimen
Turnaround time: 
2 days
Special sample instructions: 

EDTA Blood samples, lesion fluid, swabs

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Time limit for extra tests: 
14 days
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 07/08/2015