VZV Quant PCR, various sources
Collection Requirements
Source: tissue
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 5 mg
Source: BAL
Container: BAL trap or sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL
Source: CSF
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 3 mL
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 3 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
2-4 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen:
- CSF - Aliquot 0.5 mL into sterile tube and freeze
- Other sources - Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
Adele Hall Lab Section
Sendouts
Instrumentation/Methodology
PCR
Reference Ranges
See Report
CPT
87799