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Test Code 5423221 VZV QUAL PCR SWAB

Test ID

1236000051

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements

Acceptable Specimen Type: Skin or vesicle.

 

Collect: Swab skin or vesicle and place in VTM. Send refrigerated

Shipping / Handling Instructions

Transport Container

N/A

Transport Temperature

VTM: send refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Unrefrigerated swab must be received < 24 hours after separation. Refrigerated (2 to 8°C) swab must be received < 2 week after collection. Avoid freezing specimen.

Rejection Criteria

 

1.) Calcium alginate - tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel

2.) Specimens with high bile or protein concentration

 

 

Container Type

Laboratory Container Default Temperature Minimum Volume
BIOCENTER LAB VIRAL SWAB Yes Refrigerated 0.5

Performing Section

BIOCENTER LAB: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Components

Component Name

Component ID

LOINC Code

MOLDX_VZV_SWAB_RESULT

VARICELLA ZOSTER PCR SWAB INTERPRETATION

VARICELLA SWAB DISCLAIMER

MOLDX VARICELLA SWAB SIGNATURE

1238000323

1230002655

12300002424

12300002480

92888-7