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HelpTest ID NBLD0361 Varicella Zoster Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, Non-CSF
AKA
VZV, VZVPCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Genital or dermal specimen collected using a flocked swab and placed in Universal Transport Medium (UTM). (Lawson No.6269222 or VTM (Lawson no. 6260951)
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Swab sample in 3.0 mL UTM or VTM |
| Minimum Volume | Swab sample in 3.0 mL UTM or VTM |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-3 days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Molecular
CPT Code
87798