| Test CODE | NAME |
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A004
Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR
| Methodology: | Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR CSF, Ocular fluid OR Tissue OR Vesicle fluid - 1 ml
Specimen Preparation: Transfer CSF or ocular fluid to a sterile container.
Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability: Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |