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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

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering code LAB1372
NBS code LBC13169
Service code 1033109

 

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 and Condition

Specimen stability All samples 72 hours, refrigerated
Unsuitable condition (reject) Whole Blood: Frozen or Hemolysis
Unsuitable condition (reject) CSF/Swab: Leakage

 

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

TAT 3 - 5 days

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384

Useful For

For rapid detection of Varicella-zoster virus DNA.

Update

Last updated 4/08/2026

LOINC Code Information

11483-5