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RESULT
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Test Name :
VZV DNA PCR, Qualitative
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Order Code :
VZVQL
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Synonyms:
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Varicella-Zoster Virus DNA, Qual PCR
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Specimen Type:
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Plasma (ACD or EDTA); Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid; Lesional Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM); Ocular Fluid
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Container Type:
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Dedicated lavender-top tube (EDTA) or dedicated yellow-top tube Acid Citrate Dextrose Solution A (ACD); CSF, BAL, Ocular Fluid in sterile container; Swabs in VTM.
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Required Volume:
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3 mL (plasma, CSF, BAL), 1-2 Swabs, 0.5 mL (Ocular Fluid)
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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0.5 mL (plasma, CSF, BAL), 1 Swab, 0.1 mL (Ocular Fluid)
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Methodology:
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Standard Run Times:
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Performed at least 2 times per week
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Turnaround Time:
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5 days
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Special Handling:
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Whole blood: Transport refrigerated. Centrifuge whole blood within 6 hours of collection and transfer plasma to a separate tube. Plasma and BAL: Transport refrigerated. If transport is greater than 2 days, transport plasma or BAL frozen. CSF, Ocular Fluid: Transport refrigerated. If transport is greater than 6 hours, transport frozen. Lesional Swabs: Flocked swabs. Transport refrigerated. If transport is greater than 2 days, transport frozen.
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CPT Codes:
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87798 x 2
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LPCH EPIC Code:
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LAB5048
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SHC EPIC Code:
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LABVZVQL
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Causes For Rejection:
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Wooden-shafted or calcium alginate swabs. Non- Lesion samples; leaking container. Delay in transit. Samples containing heparin.
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Department:
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Virology
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