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Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR
A004
Methodology: | Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 2-5 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR CSF, Ocular fluid OR Tissue OR Vesicle fluid – 1 ml Specimen Preparation: Transfer CSF or ocular fluid to a sterile container. Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens. Remarks: Specimen source required. Stability: Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month Note: This test is approved for NY. Performing Lab ARUP Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 87798 |