VZV PCR Detect D VZV

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR, CSF
Clinical Info	Proper management is dependent upon early diagnosis; quantitative DNA PCR is a rapid and sensitive tool useful for detecting the virus, tracking the course of the infection, and monitoring response to treatment.
Specimen Type	CSF
Container	Sterile
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Screw capped Sterile vial Specimen: 2 mL CSF (0.5 mL min) Transport Temperature: Frozen Maintain sterility
Transport Instructions	Frozen
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization (PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday TAT 1 - 3 Days
Performing Laboratory	Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
CPT	87799
PDM	6350514
Result Interpretation Not detected Assay Range 251 copies/mL to 1 x 10(8) copies/mL
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