VZV BY PCR
Order Code ID
2570
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Swab
Container Type
Viral/Universal Transport Media (VTM/UTM) or equivalent
CPT Code
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
4 - 6 Days
Minimum Volume
LOINC
11483-5
LOINC Description
Varicella zoster virus DNA
Handling/Draw Instructions
Ambient: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: 1 Month. Rejection Criteria: Aptima/ThinPrep/SurePath/ESwab specimens.Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Tissue. Calcium alginate swabs. Swabs with wooden shafts. Swab in gel-containing transport media.
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