Viral swabs of mucous or cutaneous membranes for vesicular or ulcerative lesions.
There are a number of viral infections that involve the mouth,oropharynx and skin resulting in vesicular or ulcerative lesions. Common viruses implicated are Herpes Simplex, Varicella Zoster, Adenovirus and Enterovirus.
| Tube | Red topped UTM Viral swab |
|---|---|
| ID | 3672 |
| Additional Information | Investigation of the cause of vesicular or ulcerative lesions of the skin, mouth and throat. Multiplex PCR testing for Herpes Simplex, Varicella Zoster, Adenovirus and Enterovirus |
| Turn Around | 3 days |
| Send to | LGI Microbiology Department |
| Collection Con | Do not use dry swabs for specimen collection. Use Copanpink topped swabs. Optimal time of collection is the acute phase of illness. For collection of samples from vesicular lesions a sterile needle should be used to unroof the vesicle and then swab used to vigorously swab the base to collect epithelial cells and fluid |
| IP Routine TAT | 3 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 3 days |
