Test directory: Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCR

Ordering Code 5822
Test Name Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCR
Alias Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular
Detection, PCR
Chickenpox
Herpes Zoster
VZV Dermal
Shingles
Preferred Specimen Genital, Fluid, Respiratory, Tissue: dermal, eye, nasal, or throat; Miscellaneous: M4/M6/UTM
Preferred Container Fluid, Respiratory & Tissue: Sterile Container
Genital: Swab in M4/M6/UTM
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel, formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe
Hybridization
Reference Lab  Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCR ALL See report.
Source ALL See report.