Investigation | Genital Herpes |
Indications | Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex.
Genital herpes is caused by the virus Herpes simplex (HSV). There are two types, HSV l and HSV ll. Both types can infect the genital and anal area (genital herpes) and also the mouth and nose (cold sores) and fingers and hand (whitlows). |
Specimen Type | HVS, Penile, Endocervical |
Request Form | Virology |
Transport Medium | Virology Transport Media or Dry Swab |
Storage Temp / Special conditions | Room Temperature |
Turn around time for final test | 3-5 Days |
Related tests | None |
HOW TO guides | None |
Information leaflets | None |
Publications | None |
Guidelines | None |