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Test Code VZVDERM VARICELLA-ZOSTER PCR, DERMAL

Important Note

Specimen Source is Required on all specimen collections

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization


Useful for rapid (qualitative) detection of VZV DNA.

Specimen Requirements

 

Dermal

Container/Tube: Universal Viral Transport, #75681

   

Not Acceptable: (below)

  1. Calcium alginate-tipped swab,
  2. swab with wooden shaft
  3. culturette swab containing transport gel

 

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen


Collection Instructions:

  1. Collect lesion or dermal specimen using Universal Viral Transport, #75681.
  2. Carefully insert swab into site to be tested and roll swab 5 times.
  3. Place swab in tube containing 1 mL to 3 mL of  transport medium.
  4. Break swab shaft at score marking, replace cap tightly.
  5. Label tube with patient’s legal name, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Batched Daily

 

STAT Available 24/7

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate

Reference Values

Not detected

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Logan Health Medical Center, Kalispell, MT. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code:
87798-VZV