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Test Name:	Virology Lesion / Vesicle
Alternate Name(s):	Herpes zoster; Varicella zoster virus, VZV; Herpes simplex virus, HSV; Genital herpes
Requisition Form:	Download requisition form for: R_708112 (2025-12-09) - LRC Microbiology Requisition - Update - Fillable.pdf
Interpretive Comments:	ear47mtete\|20504125C0E0\|LRCTEST_background\|InterpretiveComments\|Comments\|0xffffc21b02000000fa00000001001f00 Results are reported as: Herpes Simplex 1 DNA: Positive or negative Herpes Simplex 2 SNA: Positive or negative Varicella Zoster DNA: Positive or negative Samples that are reported as: "Indeterminate due to the presence of inhibitors in the specimen" should be repeated if clinically indicated.
Additional Information:	Testing is performed weekdays, excluding statutory holidays.
Method of Analysis:	Specimens will be tested using a laboratory developed PCR that detects Herpes Simplex 1 DNA, Herpes Simplex 2 DNA and Varicella Zoster DNA.
Test was Last Updated:	12/9/2025
Testing Laboratory:	Virology-Serology
Testing Site:	SJHH

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