VZV PCR Detection D VZV

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR, CSF

EPIC Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative, 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

Specimen Volume

2 mL CSF (0.5 mL min)

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

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