A004

Test CODE NAME

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
CPT Code(s): 87798