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LRC Hamilton and HRLMP are committed to providing high quality laboratory results for our clients.
As one of the largest integrated laboratory medicine programs in Canada we strive to produce the right results the first time on every sample we receive.
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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
Interpretive Comments:
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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