Use

This test is used for the detection of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) via culture methods from lesion or mucosal specimens; it is applicable to patients presenting with suspected HSV infection, particularly involving vesicular or ulcerated lesions. Culture may identify active viral replication and can support diagnosis when PCR/NAAT is unavailable or contraindicated. Although culture is less sensitive and slower compared to molecular methods, it remains a viable diagnostic option for certain specimen types, especially when distinguishing active infection is necessary.