VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS MOLECULAR DETECTION PCR

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: VZPCR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 023924
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: Varies
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Varies
Collection Info:
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Spinal, pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, amniotic, or ocular
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Miscellaneous; dermal, eye, nasal, or throat
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) (T605) and ESwabs
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT [T605], M4, or M5).
Supplies:
-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Genital; cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, or other genital sources
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) (T605) and ESwabs
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT [T605], M4, or M5).

Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Respiratory; bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Specimen Type: Tissue
Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) (T605)
Acceptable: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue in a sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT [T605], M4, or M5)

SPECIMEN MINIMUM VOLUME
Body Fluid, Ocular Fluid, or Spinal Fluid: 0.3 mL
Respiratory Specimens: 1 mL
Tissue: 2 x 2-mm biopsy

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Swab/Tissue: Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel Formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues

Methods

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Clinical Utilities

Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus

CPT Codes

87798

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.