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Varicella Zoster PCR

Test Code
VZVDN


Alias/See Also
VZV PCR


CPT Codes
87798

Includes
Varicella Zoster Virus DNA PCR


Preferred Specimen


Instructions
lesion swab in VTM/UTM


Transport Container
VTM/UTM


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature= 48 hours
Refrigerated= 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
missing swab


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
daily, all shifts


Report Available
within 24 hours


Reference Range
See patient report for reference range and/or interpretation of results.


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General



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.