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VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS (VZV) PCR, Swab
Test CodeLAB18007
Alias/See Also
VZV Swab
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
Cutaneous or Mucocutaneous lesions
Minimum Volume
1 ml UTM/VTM
Instructions
Using the swab in the collection kit (BD UVT(UTM) or Remel M4RT), Swab the cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion. Break swab into media and send to lab refrigerated at 2-8°C.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated: 2-8°C
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated(2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (≤ -70°C) :>7 days
Frozen (≤ -70°C) :>7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-validated sample types.
Improper storage
Improper storage
Methodology
Real time PCR performed on the Diasorin MDX
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Friday
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
