Specimen Requirements

Title

VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS PCR

Specimen Requirement

Specimen source required.

Submit swab specimens in viral transport medium. *For additional information (specific sources) contact lab.*

Plasma,EDTA (lavender top) 1.0 mL

Methodology

Stability

Room Temp 3 days; Refrigerated 14 days

Reference Range

By Report*

Turnaround

1-2 days (Performed Mon-Sat)

Clinical Use

Test Code

VZVW