VZV Real Time PCR (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100400

Alias/See Also

LAB7789: Varicella zoster Virus PCR | LABCORP EAP: 138313

CPT Codes
87798x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: PALE YELLOW (ACD): (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: CSF 1: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid Container: Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of a gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Storage: Room Temperature Special Instructions: Not Available Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Draw specimens 12 hours after initiating therapy for arrhythmia prophylaxis, then every 24 hours thereafter. Obtain specimens every 12 hours when cardiac or hepatic insufficiency exists. Method: Immunoassay Stability Room Temp: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days

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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