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HelpTest Code LAB93820 Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCR, Qualitative
Reporting Title
VZV PCR
Methodology
PCR
Performing Laboratory
RMH Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Cutaneous, Mucocutaneous, Throat swab, Genital specimen, Rectal swab, Skin/lesion scraping, Ocular specimen: send in Universal Transport Media
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
|
UTM |
Refrigerated (preferred) |
7 days |
|
|
UTM |
Frozen |
30 days |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate on ice, or frozen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Turnaround Time: 2 days
Test performed 7 days/week
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798
Reference Range
Not Detected