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Test Code VZVPCR Varicella Zoster Virus PCR

Cerner Test Code

VZVPCR

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Acceptable specimen types are cutaneous and/or mucocutaneous lesion swabs from miscellaneous, dermal, eye, nasal, or throat sites stored in UTM (BD UVT), Remel M4, Remel M4RT, Remel M5, or Remel M6 transport medium. Minimum volume is 0.5 mL.

Processing Instructions

Specimen Requirements: Lesion swabs collected in Viral Transport Medium (VTM)

Stability

Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 7 days.

Performed Test Frequency

Weekdays

CPT(s)

87798

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Performing Location

MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Specimen not in VTM, not stored at 2 – 8 C, use of wooden or calcium alginate swab