Aliases
Chickenpox, Shingles, VZV
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Test Name
Varicella-zoster Virus PCR
Test Code
VZV_PCR
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test distinguishes between wild-type VZV and vaccine strain.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens submitted dry or in UTM or VTM: Vesicular fluid swabs
Samples in sterile container: Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF, or Skin lesions or scabs (dry)
Isolates: Viral culture isolate
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Minimum volume: 200 µL
Special Considerations
None
Transport/Stability
Store and ship dry samples at ambient (8°C to 25°C) temperature. Store and ship other specimens at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
946