Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster, Lesion Culture
10 days
Enzyme-linked virus-inducible system (ELVIS(R)). ELVIS(R) HSV was developed using a transgenic baby hamster kidney-21 cell line. In this cell line, HSV infection causes the expression of a beta-galactosidase
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Rapid detection of viral pathogens from skin or mucosal lesions.
Vesicular fluid ulcerated lesions vesicular scrapings pharyngeal and throat swabs autopsy and biopsy material vaginal swabs
Swab in viral transport media, 0.5 g tissue in viral transport medium
Viral, Chlamydia, or MycoPlasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium, sterile screw-cap container
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 |
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| Refrigerated | Contact Technical Support |