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herpes simplex virus DNA

Indications: - viral infection with Herpes simplex Specimen: 1) skin lesions (biopsies) 2) tissue 3) vitreous humor 4) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 5) serum 6) store body fluids at 4 degrees C 7) store tissue at -20 degrees C or below Notes: - detection & typing made possible by PCR - superior to viral cultures

Related

Herpes simplex (HSV) or Herpes hominis

Specific

Herpes simplex virus 1 DNA Herpes simplex virus 1+2 DNA Herpes simplex virus 2 DNA

General

infectious agent nucleic acid

References

  1. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995
  2. Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 60041