VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS PCR
| Synonyms: | Herpes zoster PCR; VZV PCR |
| Computer Code: | VZVD |
| Specimen Collection: | 0.5 mL CSF or BAL or 0.1 mL vitreal fluid in a sterile tube. Lesion Swab in Viral Transport media. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain and transport at room temperature. Do not use Calcuim alginate or wooden swabs or cotton swabs. |
| Reference Values: | Negative |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req |
| Test Frequency: | 3/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |