Pre-testing Requirements
Please consult laboratory if urgent.
Additional Specimen Information
Tissues
Place small samples into virus transport medium to prevent drying. Place bigger specimens into a sterile container.
Blood
If neonatal disseminated HSV is suspected an EDTA blood sample (lavender top) should be submitted after discussion with a CHL Microbiologist.
CSF
Refer to CSF CNS infectious screen for full details https://www.chl.co.nz/test/csf-cns-pcr-infectious-screen/