Varicella-Zoster Virus DNA by PCR, CSF or Skin Swab
| Sunquest Code: | VZDNA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6841 | Epic Name: | Varicella Zoster Virus DNA by PCR, CSF or Skin Swab |
| Synonyms: | Varicella Zoster Virus; Herpes Zoster; VZV PCR; VZVDNA | ||
| Methodology: | Molecular real time PCR | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Testing is performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Testing is performed on swabs (including eye swabs), lesions, rashes and CSF. Other specimen types such as plasma, ocular fluid and tissue will be sent to a reference laboratory for testing. See Varicella-Zoster by PCR (VZVPCR). | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Swab or CSF |
| Container: | Sterile tube, BD Universal Transport Media |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect 0.2 mL minimum CSF in a sterile container. Place swab in 1 mL of UTM. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens other than swab or CSF. Eswabs are not acceptable. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC-East Bank) |
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