Varicella Zoster Virus PCR
Order Code: VZVPCB
Test Summary
PCR is the method of choice in detection of VZV.
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Rash or skin lesions sent in viral transport media. Must specify source of specimen.
For CSF order test code VZVPSF.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Rash or skin lesions sent in Viral Transport Media. Must specify source of specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Viral Transport Media or Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = 3 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Frozen specimen thawed
Order Code
VZVPCB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1502
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798
Billing Code
- 300767
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Rash or skin lesions sent in viral transport media. Must specify source of specimen.
For CSF order test code VZVPSF.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Rash or skin lesions sent in Viral Transport Media. Must specify source of specimen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Viral Transport Media or Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = 3 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Frozen specimen thawed
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day