Interpretive Data:

HSV 1 & 2 / VZV assay is an in vitro real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1), Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2) and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV).

HSV 1 & 2 / VZV assay is FDA approved for clinician-collected cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion swab specimens.

Negative: The Versilia Zoster was Not detected

Positive: The Versilia Zoster was Detected.

Equivocal: Versilia Zoster status cannot be accurately determined. If clinically warranted, please submit another sample for testing.

Result comments:

This test was approved by the Molecular Pathology Laboratory of the Medical University of South Carolina. It has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The Molecular Pathology Laboratory of the Medical University of South Carolina is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.