Description
Determination of Herpes simplex virus DNA by PCR. The test has species specificity and high sensitivity. Detection of Herpes simplex virus DNA by PCR can be considered as the main laboratory criterion of herpetic infection activity and its exacerbation.
Period of execution
Within 3 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Venous blood
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Throat swab (oropharynx)
- Conjunctival discharge (left)
- Conjunctival discharge (right)
- Urogenital scraping (PCR)
- Scraping from erosive-ulcerative elements