3139. PCR. Herpes virus type 7 (buccal scraping, quantification)
Description
The real-time human herpes virus 7 DNA quantification assay is used to diagnose human herpes virus 7 (HHV-7) infection.
PCR can detect infection in biological material earlier than immunological/culture methods and provide information about disease regression.
When and who needs the test?
Recommended:
- or differential diagnosis of children's infections, which occur with high temperature and rash, often with convulsions;
- for diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome;
- for suspicion of an infectious disease of the central nervous system, the causative agent of which may be the herpes virus of the 7th type;
- to monitor the viral load in order to track the course of the infection and response to treatment.
Biological material
- Scrapes from various sites depending on the test
Preparing for buccal swab taking
- The biomaterial is taken under fasting conditions or 2–4 hours after eating.
- Before sampling, rinse your mouth with boiled water.
- After rinsing, it is recommended to massage the cheek to release secretions from the glands.
In the case of taking the biomaterial in the Synevo lab center, you will be offered...