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Test 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