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Specimen Collection

Mouth Swab Virology


Test Name
Mouth Swab Virology
Test Code
VIF
Specimen Type

Flocked swab in saline

Routine Tests: HSV1, HSV2, VZV

Comments

LAB NOTES: If tests requested for other laboratories, send to Virology first

Assay Performed
Virology / RCH-Molecular Microbiology
RCH
9345 5849
Laboratory Hours: 0830 -1700 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol); 0830-1230 Sat
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

Daily