Varicella zoster virus (VZV), DNA PCR-13388

Test info

  
Varicella zoster virus (VZV), DNA PCR
  
13388
  
LAB13388
  
VZVPCR
  
VZV, DNA by Real-time PCR
  

An aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV).

Specimen

  
Swab of lesion
  
  
One (1) swab
  
One (1) swab
  

Copan UTM-RT transport (purple cap)

  
EDTA whole blood
ACD whole blood
  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

 

  
0.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)
  

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

  

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days
Refrigerated -14 days



 

  
  • Quantity not sufficient for analysis
  • Gross specimen contamination
  • Specimen too old
  • Leaking or broken tube
  • PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performance

  
LabCorp Burlington (138313): R-LC
  
3 days/wk
  
4 - 9 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection
  
87798
  
Result 11483-5

Tracking

  
04/11/2019
  
06/23/2023
  
03/21/2022