Test directory: Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCR

Ordering Code5822
Test NameVaricella-Zoster Virus, PCR
AliasVaricella-Zoster Virus, Molecular
Detection, PCR
Chickenpox
Herpes Zoster
VZV Dermal
Shingles
Preferred SpecimenGenital, Fluid, Respiratory, Tissue: dermal, eye, nasal, or throat; Miscellaneous: M4/M6/UTM
Preferred ContainerFluid, Respiratory & Tissue: Sterile Container
Genital: Swab in M4/M6/UTM
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection CriteriaCalcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel, formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyReal-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 April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Varicella-Zoster Virus, PCRALLSee report.
SourceALLSee report.