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Varicella Zoster Virus DNA, PCR

Order Code
138313
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

VZV DNA PCR

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects active VZV infection using DNA amplification.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood or swab in viral or universal transport medium (VTM/UTM)

Volume

0.5 mL whole blood, or one swab

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or viral/universal transport medium (swab)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
138313
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

VZV DNA PCR

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects active VZV infection using DNA amplification.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood or swab in viral or universal transport medium (VTM/UTM)

Volume

0.5 mL whole blood, or one swab

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or viral/universal transport medium (swab)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days