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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

Availability

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

 

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

CPT Codes

87799

Send Out Instructions

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