HSV-1 and HSV-2
4 days
Real-Time Multiplex PCR
This test is part of STI-11 panel (1424018) and Genital Infection Test (1424004)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 6am
Detection of HSV-1 & HSV-2; diagnosis and differentiation of herpes simplex infections.
Urine, Vaginal swab or Cervical cells scrapings
Urine: 2 mL, Vaginal swab: 1 swab, Cervical cells scrapings: 2 mL
Urine: Sterile urine container without preservative or Aptima urine specimen collection tube, Vaginal swab: Aptima swab / Dry swab, Cervical cells scrapings: ThinPrep or Surepath vial
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Urine and vaginal swab: 7 days |
| Cervical cells scrapings | ThinPrep vial: 6 weeks Surepath vial: 2 weeks |