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Test Code VZD Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA PCR

Important Note

For swab, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "SWAB" in the final report.

For swab collection, a special collection media (red top) is needed. Please dispatch a porter to the Molecular Diagnosis Centre with the following instruction: "Collect 1× swab for VZV PCR".

Infectious

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Specify site
Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable too)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL

Specimen Stability

All samples 72 hours, refrigerated

Specimen Condition

Whole Blood: Frozen or Hemolysis Reject
CSF/Swab: Leakage Reject

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

TAT 3 - 5 days

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For rapid detection of Varicella-zoster virus DNA.

Service Code

LBC13169

1033109

Update

Last updated 17/03/2026

LOINC Code Information

11483-5

Laboratory Code

LAB1372