Varicella-Zoster Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR QVZVQL
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or CSF or bronchial wash/brush in sterile, plastic, leak-proof container or Lesions swab in green (VCM) top tube or equivalent UTM or M4 or 0.5 Ml eye fluid (vitreous) in sterile, plastic, leak-proof container |
Transport | 1 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 0.3 mL eye fluid, 0.3 mL all other specimens). |
Stability | Whole blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other specimen types Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions | Heparin whole blood |
Schedule | Daily; Report available: 4-5 days |
Billing Code | 9011755 |
CPTCode | 87798 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |