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Test Code ZW83 Varicella-Zoster Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code ZW83 and use name of test Varicella-Zoster Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Coments the statement "Quest #34052"

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube or
1 mL CSF or bronchial wash/brush in sterile plastic leak-proof container or
Lesion swab in V-C-M (green-cap) tube or equivalent UTM or M4 or
0.5 mL eye fluid (vitreous) in sterile plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL eye fluid • 0.3 mL all other specimens

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Specimen Stability:

Whole blood:

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable      

All other specimen types:

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

 

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Infecticious Disease

Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Quest Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

CPT Information

87798  

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering

Reference Range

Not detected