Test Code 513917093 Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (Blood)
Additional Codes
Quest Diagnostics Test Code: 34052X
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Specimen Requirements
Please submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: 1 mL whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions: Whole blood must be shipped refrigerated. Frozen whole blood is not acceptable for this assay.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Storage Temp Stability
Whole blood
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
See Report
Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report Available: 1-3 days
CPT Code
87798