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HelpTest Code LAB2511 Varicella Zoster By PCR, blood
Additional Codes
VZVQN
Clinical System Name
Varicella Zoster By PCR
Synonyms
VZ Virus by PCR; VZ Virus Quantitation; VZV by PCR; VZV Quantitation
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: This test can share a tube with other Viral PCR testing but a separate tube needs to be collected if Hematology (CBC, Platelet, ESR, etc) testing is ordered.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Spin blood, transfer 1 mL plasma/serum to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large computer label.
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology rack of the CPA freezer.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
If plasma/serum cannot be frozen within 2 hours of collection, it is acceptable to freeze the aliquot within 48 hours of refrigeration. Document this time discrepancy on the batch sheet.
Off-site collection: Spin sample within 2 hours collection and transfer plasma/serum to plastic aliquot and transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum/plasma | Room temp |
|
| Refrigerated | 48 hr | |
| Frozen |
Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W & F | 1 - 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
UW Molecular Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87799
Methodology
Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL serum/plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Lab Test Name: | Varicella Zoster Quantitative by PCR |
| Reference Lab Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out daily with the UW courier. |