Varicella-Zoster Virus Qualitative PCR
Order Name
VAR Z QUAL
Test Number: 5565707
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5565707
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Varicella-Zoster Virus Qualitative PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time | 11483-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.25 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 swab (0.25 mL) | Swab | Viral Transport Media (VTM) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.25 mL whole blood OR one swab Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR viral/universal transport medium (swab) medium (swab) Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138313 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138313 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |