Herpes Simplex Virus Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HSV1

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7230

Synonyms

Herpes Serology, HSV, HSV-1, HSV-2

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

This test will only be forwarded to Auckland Hospital Lab when it is part of a pre-transplant assessment or as part of assessment of a first clinical episode of genital herpes during pregnancy.
For investigation of herpetic lesions, collect a viral swab for HSV PCR.

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

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