Varicella zoster by IHC

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Alternate names:

VZV

Tests included:

Useful for:

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) staining allows for distinction between Herpes simplex virus infections and VZV infections

Specimen type:

Tissue

Processing instructions:

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block

Transport container:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Alternate transport container:

Tissue section mounted on a charged, unstained slide

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred)

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunohistochemistry

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

Clinical information:

Specifications

Staining pattern

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Date created:

09/13/2017

Revised date:

10/17/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024