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HETL Varicella Zoster DNA, Qual. PCR
Test CodeHVARZPCR
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
Vesicular fluid and saliva is collected using polyester swabs and placed in sterile tube. Cultured virus isolates, biopsy tissue, undiluted Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) (1.0ml minimum, 1.5ml preferred) should be placed in cryovials. Only synthetic-tipped swabs (Polyester, Rayon, Dacron) with plastic shafts should be used.
Minimum Volume
1.0ml minimum
Instructions
Information on requisition must include: suspected organism, patient name, DOB, date of collection, specimen source or type, submitter name and contact information.
Important: all specimens must be labeled with patient name and be accompanied by a HETL requisition.
Transport Container
cryovial
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens received without a form and clinical details or with insufficient material to analyze. Do not use wooden shaft or calcium alginate swabs. Do not diluted CSF.
Methodology
PCR
Report Available
Results should be expected within 24hrs from business days of specimen arrival.
Clinical Significance
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Human Herpesvirus 3; the causative agent of “Chicken Pox” or “shingles” is a reportable condition is a Notifiable Condition.
Performing Laboratory
HETL State of Maine Laboratory
