| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
S903
Varicella-Zoster Virus, DFA
| Methodology: | Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect vesicle specimen during first 3 days of rash.
Collect: Vesicle Swab, Tissue, OR Skin scrapings. Swab should be rolled in base of fresh vesicle to obtain cells.
Specimen Preparation: Immediately transfer specimen to viral transport media (UTM)
and refrigerate (extremely temperature sensitive).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow, CSF, or whole blood. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry or wood swabs. Specimen source preferred.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87290 |