ArminLabs Post COVID Viral Reactivation Panel: Advanced
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) EliSpot (1 Antigen: lytic only)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) EliSpot (1 Antigen: lytic only)
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG/IgM/IgA antibodies
Coxsackievirus A7 + B1 IgG/IgA antibodies
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 + 2 IgG/IgM/IgA antibodies
Human Herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) EliSpot
Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG/IgA antibodies
Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG/IgA antibodies
BLOOD DRAW:
We recommend that the blood is drawn on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning and collected on the same day. This is to ensure that the samples arrive at the lab in Germany before the weekend. The stability of the blood (CPDA, Heparin, EDTA) is approximately 3 days.
The instructions for the phlebotomist are included in the test kits.
RESULTS:
Results are usually available 7 - 10 days from sending the blood samples.
SHIPPING:
The test kit will include a pre-paid return envelope.
1. Please ensure that you have a DHL bag that has a waybill inserted in the pouch. The waybill should have the destination address of ArminLabs in Augsburg pre-printed on it.
2. If you have not done so already, please call DHL on 0344 248 0012 (for Ireland 1870 0700 or 1816 2000 ) to arrange collection of the samples. Please give DHL your DHL waybill number which can be found between the top barcodes (provided on the kit) and confirm that they have your correct address contact details.
3. Please ensure that you record the DHL reference number that you will be given by DHL operator. If asked:
• Our DHL account number is for UK 421082465, outside UK 962988691
• The package is less than 0.5kg and it is Human Exempt Specimen Non Hazardous – Non Infectious.
