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Varicella-Zoster Virus, Rapid Method, Culture
Test CodeCPT Codes
87254
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
To maintain optimum viability, place swab or fluid into VCM tube (equal volumes of fluid and media) or FDA approved equivalent viral transport media and transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Best recovery is obtained when the specimen(s) are refrigerated at 2-8° C or kept on wet ice following collection and while in transit. If there will be a long delay before processing, specimens in media should be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice. Storage or transport at -20° C is not acceptable. Raw (unpreserved) samples should only be refrigerated and not frozen.
Note: Use Dacron® or rayon-tipped plastic or metal shaft swabs for specimen collection. Do not use wooden shaft or calcium alginate swabs as they may inhibit recovery of viruses and Chlamydia.
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
VCM tube or FDA approved equivalent
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Raw (unpreserved) specimens
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Methodology
Spin Amplification Culture with Monoclonal Fluorescent Antibody Detection
Setup Schedule
Reference Range
Clinical Significance