Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), DNA PCR

CPT: 87798
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Synonyms

  • VZV, DNA by Real-time PCR

Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 5 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Whole blood, or swab in viral or universal transport medium (VTM/UTM)


Volume

0.5 mL whole blood, or one swab


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL whole blood, or one swab


Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or viral/universal transport medium (swab)


Storage Instructions

Room temperature


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days


Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube


Test Details


Use

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) from whole blood or lesions. For the diagnosis of VZV in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), use Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), DNA PCR [139835].


Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138313 VZV Real Time PCR 11483-5 139163 VZV Real Time PCR 11483-5

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