VZV DNA PCR
9 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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Detects active VZV infection using DNA amplification.
Whole Blood or swab in viral or universal transport medium (VTM/UTM)
0.5 mL whole blood, or one swab
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or viral/universal transport medium (swab)
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |