Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Submit only 1 of the following specimens. 1. Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube2. CSF, BAL, bronchial wash/brush in a sterile leak-proof container 3. Lesion swab collected in VCM container or equivalent (VTM/UTM/M4)4. Undiluted vitreous (eye) fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container No other acceptable specimensWhole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant. Store Refrigerated . Do not freeze. CSF, BAL, braonch wash: Collect in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container and store Refrigerated or frozen. Raw vitreous (eye) fluid: Do not dilute colellected specimen with additional saline or other transport media. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: Varies

LAB3404 VZVDQ

VZVDQ

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Processing Instructions: Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant. Store Refrigerated . Do not freeze.CSF, BAL, braonch wash: Collect in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container and store Refrigerated or frozen.Raw vitreous (eye) fluid: Do not dilute colellected specimen with additional saline or other transport media. Preferred Testing Volume: 1 mL whole blood, CSF, BAL0.5 mL vitreous fluid1 swabMinimum Testing Volume: 0.3 mL whole blood, CSF, BAL0.25 mL vitreous fluid1 swab Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Whole BloodAmbient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: UnacceptableAll other sample typesAmbient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Heparin whole bloodPerforming Lab: Quest (Chantilly)

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