VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR CSF (CHILDLAB)

Message
M4 IS AN ACCEPTABLE MEDIA FOR NON-CSF SPECIMENS.
CSF SPECIMENS MUST BE PLACED IN A STERILE VIAL


Test Code
VZVPCRCSF


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
1.0 ml CSF


Instructions
SEND TO CHILDLAB
SEE CHILDLAB SPEC REQUIREMENTS


Transport Temperature
REF


Specimen Stability
REF:4 DAYS


Methodology
PCR

Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
VARICELLA ZOSTER BY PCR IN CSF


Clinical Significance
QUALITATIVE TEST FOR VARICELLA ZOSTER IN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID


Performing Laboratory
CHILDLAB



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.