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HelpTest ID NBLD0576 Varicella Zoster Virus Nucleic Acid Detection, CSF
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF Tube or Sterile Container - CSF
Do not place CSF in Universal Transport Media (UTM).
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 600 uL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 600 uL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Analytical Time
1 day
CPT
87798
AKA
VZV
Useful For
This viral infection causes chickenpox and shingles.