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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV 1 & 2), FFPE PCR | ||
| Clinical Indications: | For the investigation of Herpes Simplex Virus in pathology specimens. | ||
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| Specimen Type: | Paraffin-Embedded Tissue | ||
| Specimen Source: | Indicate specimen source. | ||
| Primary Container: | See Specimen Collection Requirements | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Paraffin-Embedded Tissue:
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| Test Resources: | Submit requests using requisition or Connect Care online order entry:
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| Stability and Storage: | Room temperature: paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and slides | ||
| Transportation: | Transport specimen at room temperature. Specimen must not freeze in transit. Transport to Pathology Department at Foothills Medical Center. | ||
| Method: | Real-Time PCR | ||
| Method and Interpretation of Results: | The assay performs Real-Time PCR on genomic DNA extracted from paraffin-embedded tissue block. Presense or absence of Herpes Simplex viral DNA is determined by flourescense detection. The assay can discriminate Herpes Simplex types 1 and 2. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 10 days | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Weekly | ||
| Testing Area: | Molecular Pathology | ||
| Performing Site: | Foothills Medical Center | ||
| Contact Comments: | Molecular Pathology South 403-220-4240 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, August 17, 2020 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Aug 1 2022 12:00AM | ||
