3071. PCR. Herpes virus type 1 and 2 (u/g scraping, qualitative determination)
Turnaround time (days): 3
985 ₴
Description
More than 90% of people are infected with herpes simplex viruses type 1 and 2. They provoke the development of herpes on the skin and mucous membranes of the face, in the perineum, buttocks, limbs. Sexual contact is one of the most common ways of their spread. In such cases, there is a high probability of damage to the organs of the genitourinary system by viruses.
Determination of the genetic material of viruses in the urogenital scraping allows us to confirm the penetration of herpes viruses of types 1 and 2 into the urinary tract.
The test is used to diagnose herpetic lesions of the genitourinary system and their differential diagnosis with other sexually transmitted diseases.
When and who needs the test?
- For rashes, pain, burning, cracks, or itching in the genital area.
- If genital herpes is suspected, even without external symptoms.
- For pregnant women – to eliminate the risk of infection to the fetus during childbirth.
- For couples planning a pregnancy if one partner has herpes.
- To detect the HSV type – HSV-1 or HSV-2 – in case of confirmed infection.
- For patients with frequent or unusual herpes recurrences.
- For monitoring after treatment or if a relapse is suspected.
Biological material
- Scrapes from various sites depending on the test
Preparing for urogenital sampling
Women
- Collection of material should be carried out before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs (general and local).
- In case of treatment monitoring – 14 days after completion of the course of treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs.
- Avoid sexual intercourse for 3 days.
- In case...