VZV (Varicella zoster virus) PCR (NOT BLOOD)
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July 16, 2008 01:11 PM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
Specimen Type
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| Test ID | VZOSP | |
| Test Number | 9318 | |
| SMS Browse | VZV PCR, NOT BLOOD PCR, VZV, NOT BLOOD | |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 | |
| Group/Individual Test | Group | |
| Laboratory | Molecular Microbiology | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | Swabs of lesions (in Viral Transport Media(VTM))-available from lab: call 966-4053; |
| Availability | Routine: | Run twice weekly |
| Turnaround Time | 3-5 days | |
| Reference Range | Normal: | VZV DNA not detected |
| Comments | Potential inhibitors to PCR which should not be used: --Cotton Swabs --Calcium alginate swabs --Wooden-shafted swabs- For additional information refer to Numbered Memo #105 | |
