Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Direct Detection, Swab

Specimen:

Test Code

VZVD

Specimen Name

Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Direct Detection, Swab

Collect

BD UVT, Remel M4, Remel M4RT, Remel M5, Remel M6, StarSwab or UTM transport media

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Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Monday through Friday - Reported 1-3 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 87798

Components

Additional Information

Clinically suspicious cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions swabbed and stored in BD UVT, Remel M4, Remel M4RT, Remel M5, Remel M6, StarSwab or UTM transport media

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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