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HelpTest Code 5423356 VZV DFA
Test ID
1239000827
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Collect vesicle specimen during first 3 days of rash |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Collect Vesicle fluid or swab, tissue, or skin scrapings. Swab should be rolled in base of fresh vesicle to obtain cells. Specimen Preparation Immediately transfer specimen to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) and refrigerate (extremely temperature sensitive). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Storage/Transport Temperature Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions Bone marrow CSF, or whole blood. Calcium alginate, eSwab, dry or wood swabs. Remarks Specimen source preferred. Stability Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | STERILE CONTAINER | Yes | Refrigerated | 1.0 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS FA SOURCE | 1239003349 | 31208-2 (Specimen source:Prid:Pt:XXX:Nom:) |
| VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS BY DFA | 1239003350 | 5882-6 (Varicella zoster virus Ag:PrThr:Pt:XXX:Ord:IF) |