Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Herpes Simplex Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:HSV
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:7-10 days
Test Code:RFHER
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:May be useful for serotyping chronic infection, which requires single sera only. Culture or PCR more useful for confirming diagnosis of active infection.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge
Reference Laboratory Details:Colindale HPA, London (Tel: 0208 200 4400)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:COHPA
