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Test Code 5423219 VZV QUAL PCR PLASMA

Test ID

1236000049

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements

Acceptable Specimen Types: Plasma

Peripheral Blood: Collect 2.0 mL in Lavender (K2 EDTA)

Spin down whole blood to remove plasma within 8 hours. Send refrigerated.

Shipping / Handling Instructions

Transport Container

Plasma: transfer to polypropylene tube

Transport Temperature

Processed Specimen:  Send Plasma Refrigerated with cold pack

Specimen Stability

Unrefrigerated plasma should be received < 12 hours after separation. Refrigerated (2 to 8°C) plasma must be received < 1 week after plasma separation.

Rejection Criteria

 

1.) Heparinized specimens

2.) Specimens with high bile or protein concentration

 

 

Container Type

Laboratory Container Default Temperature Minimum Volume
BIOCENTER LAB PURPLE-EDTA 2mL Yes Refrigerated 2.0

Performing Section

BIOCENTER LAB: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Components

Component Name

Component ID

LOINC Code

MOLDX_VZV_PLASMA_RESULT

VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR PLASMA INTERPRETATION

VARICELLA PLASMA DISCLAIMER

MOLDX VARICELLA PLASMA SIGNATURE

1238000321

1230002654

12300002423

12300002479

 

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