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Human Herpes Group (HSV 1& 2, VZV) by PCR - Oral
Alternate test name
Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, mucositis.
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
- Swab of oral lesions
Specimen requirements
- Oral swab in universal transport medium
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special requirements
- DO NOT use a charcoal swab. Specimen on charcoal swab will be rejected.
Disease condition
HSV-1 and HSV-2:
- Gingivostomatitis/mucositis
- Cold sore
VZV:
- Chickenpox
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