Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) for the detection of:
Diagnosis of vesicular skin infection (i.e. Herpes, Chicken Pox, Shingles.)
Skin swab of vesicles
Green topped MWE Virocult Swab
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘Skin virology PCR‘ or test code ‘LAB9935‘
NB – Enterovirus are not routinely tested for – if you are considering this (e.g. hand, foot + mouth), please request specifically. Please contact the lab to discuss prior to sending.
Performed at RD&E
Up to 7 days
ELITech ELITe InGenius
Herpes Testing – Lab Tests Online
Chickenpox and Shingles Tests – Lab Tests Online
Specimen Labelling Procedure
9018
