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Register NowVaricella Zoster Virus (VZV), DNA PCR
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CPT Code:
87798
Test Type: 0.5 mL CSF, whole blood, or one swab
Stability Time:
CSF: freeze; refrigerate swab.
Stability: CSF: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days or frozen for 90 days. Swab: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days. Whole blood: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days.
Overview:
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV).
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or universal transport medium (swab).
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
CSF: freeze; refrigerate swab.
Stability: CSF: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days or frozen for 90 days. Swab: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days. Whole blood: Room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days.