Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract, a common cold, or a sore throat. Its symptoms include excessive watering and itching. The infection usually begins with one eye, but may spread easily to the other. There are a number of viral agents that may cause conjunctivitis; Adenovirus, Herpes simplex virus (HSV) , Varciella zoster virus (VZV) and Enterovirus.
Container / Tube
Red topped UTM Viral swab.
Collection Conditions
A sample of the discharge from the eye should be taken and sent in a Copan swab tube.
Availability
Weekly 08.30 to 17.00.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
3 days.
Additional Information
Multiplex PCR testing is carried out to detect viral targets. Full clinical details should be given.
ID
3667