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Test Code LAB2513 Varicella Zoster PCR Quant, Swab

Important Note

Note: If ordering a culture in addition to this test, TWO SAMPLES must be collected.

Additional Codes

VZVSWB

Clinical System Name

Varicella Zoster PCR Quant, Swab

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Swab

Container(s): Universal Transport Media (UTM)

Preferred Vol: 1 Swab

Minimum Vol: 1 Swab

 

Note: If ordering a culture in addition to this test, TWO SAMPLES must be collected.

 

Note: Specimen MUST be a swab in universal transport media (UTM) (acceptable specimens are NP, Eye, and Lesion) Refrigerate. Swab MUST be placed in UTM at time of collection; RN may pool swabs at the time of collection.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 8 C (if storing <7 days) OR -70 C (if storing >7 days)

Storage Location: CPA1 refrigerator or CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack (see Temp for more info).

 

Off-site Collection: Send refrigerated if <7 days old OR frozen at -70 C if 7 days old or greater.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp 4 h
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen Indefinite

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Department 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

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name Varicella Zoster Rapid PCR, Swab or CSF
Reference Test Number VZVRPD
Instructions Send out daily with UW courier.

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M - F: 0700 - 2100, Sa - Su: 0900 - 1600 2 - 4 d

 

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL

Limitations:

CPT Codes

87799