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HelpTest Code LAB3754 VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS, PCR
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB3754 | VZVLUM | FAH5853 | in process |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| Varicella zoster Virus Molecular Detection, PCR | 12301002942 | VZVRES | FAH5855 | in process |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| *Viral Collection Kit (M4RT) | Mucocutaneous | Refrigerate | 7 days | |||
| Sterile Container | CSF | Refrigerate | 1 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
Anterior nares swab collection device is preferred, collected from base of lesion(s).
Viral Collection Kit (M4RT)
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 48 hours / Available STAT
Method
Nucleic Acid Amplification
Instrumentation
DiaSorin MDX
Reference Range
Negative
Section
Microbiology-2
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Varicella zoster | 87798 |