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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