Abbreviation: VZVDP
    
      Specimen Type: Bone Marrow in EDTA, CSF, Swabs in viral media and Tissues (fresh, fixed or FFPE)
    
      Storage Temperature: Tissue: Fixed or snap frozen ship frozen on dry ice.  Swab:  Ambient must be received within 96 hours of collection; Frozen >96 hours  Bone Marrow or CSF:  Ship/store refrigerated
    
      Tubes / Containers: Bone marrow in EDTA.  Swabs in viral media or may also be transported dry in a sterile container.
    
      Instrument / Location: RPS
    
      Host Code: YVZVDP
    
      LOINC: 11483-5
    
      Volume: 2 mL
    
      Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
    
      Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
    
      PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M-F
    
    
      Additional Information: Swabs in 2 mL sterile saline or viral transport media are ambient up to 96 hours and then must be frozen.