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Alternative Names:

Herpes Simplex Virus PCR - Formalin Fixed Paraffin Sections

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

HSVPCRAP

Specimen Types:

Tissue
Paraffin Block Shavings

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Contamination free sectioning (use gloves and DNA zap) is required.

Collect sections into a clean PCR tube.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

See Detailed Information
Deliver the labelled PCR tube with a copy of the request slip in a specimen bag to Microbiology (Serology)

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.