Pseudonyms

HSV PCR, CMV PCR, VZV PCR

Collection Requirements

vesicle, genital, mouth, skin, throat, anal, eye. etc

Tube Colour

Copan E-swab - Liquid Amies (blue Lid), Copan Eswab UTM (red lid)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Notes

Includes HSV1 & 2, CMV, VZV, Enterovirus, Adenovirus

Test code: HMVAD

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