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HelpTest Code LAB3714 VZV/HSV DFA w/reflex culture
Clinical System Name
VZV/HSV DFA w/reflex culture
Synonyms
Herpes Culture; Herpes Simplex Viral Culture; Herpes Simplex Virus Antigen Detection, DFA; Herpes Zoster; Herpes Zoster Antigen Detection & Culture; Herpes Zoster Antigen Detection and Culture; HSV 1 and HSV 2; Varicella Zoster Virus; Varicella Zoster Virus Antigen Detection; VZV; VZV Antigen Detection and Culture
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Fluid, Swab, or Tissue
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Swab(s) in Universal Transport Media (UTM), or Tissue in Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Note: Vesicle fluid or swab, tissue, or skin scrapings. Swab should be rolled in base of fresh vesicle to obtain cells. Swab(s) or Tissue in Universal Transport Media (UTM). Swab(s) MUST be placed in UTM at time of collection. Body fluids such as urine, sputum, or stool should be transferred to a sterile screw-capped container.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Bone marrow, CSF, or whole blood. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry or wood swabs.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N (Y, for Fluid)
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Store the specimen in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
Unacceptable |
|
| Refrigerated | 48 h | |
| Frozen |
Unacceptable |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 - 16 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain/Cell Culture
Analytical Volume: N/A
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Varicella-Zoster Virus and Herpes Simplex Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture and Herpes Simplex Virus Culture |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |