Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Qualitative Vaginal swab PCR

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.