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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Viral Mouth Swab Screen

Turnaround Time

3 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 6 months

Viral Mouth Swab Screen

General Information

The following tests are performed: Herpes 1 and 2

Patient Preparation

Mouth swab for virology

    Use a green topped virology transport medium kit (labelled as Green Top Sigma-VIROCULT swab).

    Swab lesion of interest.

    Place the swab in the transport liquid and snap off the swab shaft at the score line so it fits into the sample pot.

    Close the cap tightly and label with patient information.

    If both eyes are to be swabbed, label swabs ‘right’ and ‘left’ accordingly.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: QCMD