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Test Code VZVPCR Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR

Additional Codes

LAB2514

Specimen Type

Swab of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions

Preferred Collection Container

M4RT

Acceptable Collection Container

M4RT or UTM

Collection Volume

1 swab

Rejection Criteria

Swabs not refrigerated after collection; Swabs not frozen beyond 7 days.

Swabs collected in transport media not designated as acceptable; Specimen sources other than a lesion; Unlabeled specimen.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens should be transported on ice and stored at 2–8°C for up to 7 days after collection

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Mon-Sun

Alias

Varicella Zoster Virus Detection by PCR; VZV

CPT

87798

Ordering Info

This test is for specimens obtained from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions form symptomatic patients. Useful for direct detection of VZV DNA in cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions from symptomatic patients. Primary Varicella-zoster virus infection results in chickenpox (varicella). When clinical symptoms have been resolved, VZV remains dormant in the nervous system and may reactivate later in life, producing shingles. 

EPIC Code

 LAB2514

Methodolgy

DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa VZV Swab Direct assay

Lab Department

Microbiology