Varicella Zoster DNA, PCR VZVPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), DNA PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order 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).
   Any lesion or tissue order on VTM media order HSV12 VZV PCR

Specimen Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

87798

PDM

145902050

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms