Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Molecular Detection, Blood

Synonyms

  • LAB11781
  • VARICELLA ZOSTER DNA, PCR

Cerner Name

Varicella Zoster DNA, PCR

Clinical Info

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV).
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Specimen Sources

Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL Vitreous fluid, whole blood or Universal transport media (0.25 min)

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender top tube or sterile container; Swab in VTM/UTM
Specimen: 0.5 mL Vitreous fluid, whole blood or Universal transport media (0.25 min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp of America

CPT

87798

PDM

145902050

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
V ZOSTER SOURCE VARZOST V ZOSTER SOURCE Varicella zoster Source
VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR VZV VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR Varicella Zoster PCR
VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR VZV VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR Varicella Zoster PCR

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms
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