HSV 1 & 2 PCR – Formalin Fixed Paraffin Sections |
| Alternative Names: | Herpes Simplex Virus PCR - Formalin Fixed Paraffin Sections |
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| Laboratory: | Anatomical Pathology |
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| Test Code: | HSVPCRAP |
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| Registration Instructions: | Sendaway test to VIDRL
Anatomical Pathology order the test in PARIS.
Paraffin sections will be cut from the block selected by a pathologist.
Sections are passed to Microbiology (Serology) who will determine the need to proceed with the assay based on the test results of their samples. |
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| Specimen Types: | Tissue
Paraffin Block Shavings |
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| Container Types: | |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Contamination free sectioning (use gloves and DNA zap) is required.
Collect sections into a clean PCR tube. |
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| Processing Instructions: | http://www.vcgs.org.au/pathology/sections/Metaboli |
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| 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) |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekdays |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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