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Test Code: HSVNAA Preferred Name HSV PCR (all other samples)

No
24 hrs
N/A
24 hrs M-F
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
SwabRegular Flocked Swab
BAL> 1 mLSterile container 70 mL (yellow lid)
NPA> 1 mLSterile container 70 mL (yellow lid)
ETT> 1 mLSterile container 70 mL (yellow lid)
Eye fluid (aqueous or vit> 0.25 mLSterile container 70 mL (yellow lid)
Urine > 1 mLSterile container 70 mL (yellow lid)

COLLECTION NOTES

Swabs can be collected using a Viral Culture Transport System swab or a flocked or a dry swab.  
Collect BAL, NSP, NPA, ETT, Eye fluids and urine in sterile containers.
All other samples subject to Medical Microbiologist's approval (Ext 7809).

Swab collection notes
1. Disinfect unbroken skin lesion with 70% alcohol.
2. Open lesion with a sterile blade or needle.
3. Use viral culture transport system swab, press firmly into lesion and rotate.
4. Replace swab in transport tube.

GENERAL NOTES



PCR testing is performed Monday-Friday. Samples received before 11 am will be tested on the same day, if received after 11am samples will be tested on the next testing day. If PCR testing is required urgently out-of-hours, please contact the microbiology laboratory on 3163-8168.

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