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South West London Pathology > Tests > HSV type 1 DNA

HSV type 1 DNA

Category Medical Microbiology
Turnaround time 1-3 days

Additional information

Serum Gel Gold, clotted blood, 2 x 5-10ml

To differentiate between a current episode of HSV being primary (first infection) or a reactivation

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