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Varicella Zoster PCR, Various

Important Note

For swab specimens, please see in-house PCR test Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) PCR, Swab.

Test Name Alias

BMT VZV | 9058

Interface Order Alias

Not available

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Various
Please refer to the link below to access the referring laboratory’s specimen requirements, or call the Corewell Health Laboratory Referrals Department at 616-267-2753.

https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/test-menu/9500-varicella-zoster-virus-vzv-quantitative-pcr/

Order Codes

LAB1230239 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Aqueous Fluid
LAB1230233 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, BAL
LAB1230237 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Bronch Wash
LAB1230231 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Plasma
LAB1230234 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Serum

LAB1230416

 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Qualitative PCR, Skin Swab
LAB1230232 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Spinal Fluid
LAB1230236 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Trach Aspirate
LAB1230240 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Trach Wash
LAB1230235 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Quantitative PCR, Vitreous Fluid
LAB1230418 VZV Quantitative PCR, Tissue

Lab Staff Instructions

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.

Test Frequency

Send out to Viracor-IBT Laboratories. Test performed Monday - Saturday, TAT 1-3 days.

Note: Inclement weather may impact turn-around times.

Reference Range

Reference range not available at this time.

Performing Department

Send out to Viracor-IBT Laboratories

Methodology

Extraction of varicella-zoster viral DNA from specimen followed by amplification and detection using real-time, quantitative PCR. An internal control is added to ensure the extraction was performed correctly and the PCR reaction was not inhibited.

CPT

87799

CDM Code

3421559

LOINC

LOINC varies by specimen source:

 

BAL: 49455-9

Bronch Wash: 49451-8

CSF: 47002-1

Eye Fluid: 49451-8

Other: 49451-8

Eye Swab: 49451-8

Plasma: 47003-9

Skin Swab: 49451-8

Tissue: 49450-0

Mayo Access Code

SHO11481

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023

Updated Date

3/19/2024 - Link updated