Evaluation of RealStar® Alpha Herpesvirus PCR Kit for Detection of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV in Clinical Specimens

Table 2

Samples used for TNA extraction by the NucliSENS easyMAG extraction system.

Sample type	Sample volume (μL)	Elution volume (μL)
CSF, body fluids, aqueous/vitreous tapping, anterior chamber aspirate	200/100 or ≤50	50 or 30
Plasma	1000/500	25
Specimens in VTM	250	55

Genital swabs, oral swab, skin swab, vesicle fluid/swab, and respiratory specimens. VTM, viral transport medium.