Eurofins Biomnis code

PEV

Synonyms

• Herpes simplex virus 1/2
• HSV1
• HSV2
• Varicella zoster
• VZV

Specialty

Infectious

Clinical significance

This panel includes these following tests : - Herpes simplex virus 1/2 - Varicella zoster virus

Preanalytics

• Mucocutaneous swab
•   Refrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

[To be translated]
The use of the S14UK transport bag is Mandatory.
Swab samples require the use of a transport medium (viral) supplied in kit K1.

Specific equipment available

• S14: Special mycobacteria transport bags are to be used

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Turnaround time

1 day