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Department

Microbiology
>200ul

Turnaround Time

3 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 6 months

Vitreous Fluid Viral Screening

General Information

The following tests are included : Herpes simplex virus(HSV) Varicella zoster virus (VZV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

Please note that this sample type is not within our schedule of UKAS accreditation

Patient Preparation

For general aspects of taking fluid samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Fluid Samples

  • All fluid samples should be collected aseptically and transferred directly to sterile sample containers with no additives of any kind.

Notes

Significant results telephoned