Post-Transplant/Immunocompromised, Varicella-Zoster Virus PCR, CSF (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230000296


Alias/See Also
LAB200271: Post-Transplant/Immunocompromised, Varicella-Zoster Virus PCR, CSF | LABCORP EAP: 139835


CPT Codes
87798x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: CSF 1 (Frozen) Min Vol: .2


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: CSF 2: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: CSF 3: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: CSF 4: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: CSF ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2


Instructions
Male: Collect urethral specimen on viral culture, small-tipped swab blue cap. Female: Collect vaginal and urethral specimens with viral culture collection swab blue cap. Semen/urine: Collect specimen in sterile, leakproof container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate and ship at 4°C.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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