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.