HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS HSV TYPE I PCR QUALITATIVE Test
Test Cost: AED 1000.0
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Test Details
Test Name: HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS HSV TYPE I PCR QUALITATIVE Test
Components: Price 1000.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF / EDTA plasma in a sterile screw capped container OR Blister fluid / Swab from base of ulcer / Scrapings from base of ulcer in 1 mL sterile normal saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) OR Fresh tissue in sterile normal saline OR Paraffin embedded tissue. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon / Thu by 11 am; Report Wed / Sat
Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Amplification
Test Type: Infections
Doctor: Physician, Neurologist, Pediatrician
Test Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required
Test Details:
The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type I PCR Qualitative Test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of HSV Type I DNA in a patient’s sample. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, which is a technique used to amplify and detect specific DNA sequences.
During the test, a sample is collected from the suspected site of infection, such as a lesion or blister. This sample can be obtained through swabbing or other methods. The DNA in the sample is then extracted and purified.
Next, specific primers and probes that are designed to target the HSV Type I DNA are added to the purified sample. These primers and probes bind to the viral DNA if it is present in the sample. The PCR process then amplifies the viral DNA, making it easier to detect.
The amplified DNA is then analyzed using various methods, such as gel electrophoresis or fluorescent dyes, to determine if the HSV Type I DNA is present. If the DNA is detected, it indicates an active HSV Type I infection.
The HSV Type I PCR Qualitative Test is a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting HSV Type I DNA. It can be used to diagnose HSV Type I infections, monitor the effectiveness of antiviral treatment, and determine if a person is shedding the virus asymptomatically.
| Test Name | HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS HSV TYPE I PCR QUALITATIVE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1000.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF \/ EDTA plasma in a sterile screw capped container OR Blister fluid \/ Swab from base of ulcer\/ Scrapings from base of ulcer in 1 mL sterile normal saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) OR Fresh tissue in sterile normal saline OR Paraffin embedded tissue. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon / Thu by 11 am;Report Wed / Sat |
| Method | Polymerase Chain Reaction, Amplification |
| Test type | Infections |
| Doctor | Physician, Neurologist, Pediatrician |
| Test Department: | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type I PCR Qualitative Test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of HSV Type I DNA in a patient’s sample. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, which is a technique used to amplify and detect specific DNA sequences. During the test, a sample is collected from the suspected site of infection, such as a lesion or blister. This sample can be obtained through swabbing or other methods. The DNA in the sample is then extracted and purified. Next, specific primers and probes that are designed to target the HSV Type I DNA are added to the purified sample. These primers and probes bind to the viral DNA if it is present in the sample. The PCR process then amplifies the viral DNA, making it easier to detect. The amplified DNA is then analyzed using various methods, such as gel electrophoresis or fluorescent dyes, to determine if the HSV Type I DNA is present. If the DNA is detected, it indicates an active HSV Type I infection. The HSV Type I PCR Qualitative Test is a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting HSV Type I DNA. It can be used to diagnose HSV Type I infections, monitor the effectiveness of antiviral treatment, and determine if a person is shedding the virus asymptomatically. |
