Varicella zoster virus (VZV), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), DNA PCR-14501

Test info

  
Varicella zoster virus (VZV), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), DNA PCR
  
14501
  
LAB14501
  
VZVCSF
  
VZV
  

This assay is used for the detection of Varicella zoster virus (VZV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid.

  

Results from this test must be considered in conjunction with the clinical history, epidemiological data and other laboratory information available to the clinician evaluating the patient.

Negative results do not rule out VZV infections of the CNS and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

False-negative results may occur if the viruses are present at a level that is below the analytical sensitivity of the assay or if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions, or rearrangements or if performed very early in the course of illness.

Specimen

  
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
  

Sterile vial/container

  
0.5 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Frozen (strict) – >7 days

Refrigerated – 7 days

Ambient – NO

  
  • Specimen that has grossly leaked in transit
  • Specimen submitted in an improper collection/transport device
  • non-CSF specimens

Performance

  
LabCorp (139835): R-LC
  
Mo, We, Fr
  
5 days
  

Real-time PCR (RT-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
  
17029323
  
308779830
  
21598-8

Tracking

  
03/14/2022
  
12/29/2023
  
12/29/2023