- YVZVDB
Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Detection, Blood
Specimen:
Test Code
YVZVDB
Specimen Name
Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Detection, Blood
Collect
EDTA Whole blood or plasma (lavender)
Submit
5 mLs (Min. 1mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated OR 2 mL (Min. 1 mL) EDTA plasma, Refrigerated.
Special Handling
Specimen must collected and processed using sterile technique. For EDTA lavendar tubes, plasma must be taken off cells within 48 hours and then refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria
Blood collected in heparin.
Stability
Refrigerated
Methodology
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Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-4 days
CPT Codes
- 87798
Components
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Additional Information
Pediatric Collection:
One 5 mL EDTA (Lavendar) tube. (minimum 2mL)
1.0 mL plasma. (minimum 0.5ml plasma
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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