Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Detection, Other

Specimen:

Test Code

YVZVDP

Specimen Name

Varicella Zoster Virus DNA Detection, Other

Collect

EDTA Bone Marrow; CSF; Tissue-Fresh or Frozen

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 0.5mL) Bone Marrow in EDTA or CSF Refrigerated; Fresh Tissue Ambient; Frozen Tissue

Special Handling

Send Bone marrow in EDTA, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) OR
issue; fresh or frozen. Tissue must be collected and processed using sterile technique, i.e., sterile blades, and containers.

Rejection Criteria

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Stability

Bone Marrow or CSF-Refrigerated; Tissue-Snap Frozen within 96 hours

Methodology

Real Time PCR

Performed

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday

Reported

2-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 87798

Components

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Additional Information

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