Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
CSF Swab Vesicle FluidHerpes Simplex PCR
Sample Preparation
Please send sample in sterile container. For swabs please use viral transport media. Swabs must not be sent in charcoal.
Turnaround Time
7-28 DaysSample Stability
If transport is delayed, sample can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.General Information
Specimen is sent to Heartlands for processing.
Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.