Varicella Zoster DNA

Test Name

Varicella Zoster, DNA

Alternate Description

VZV DNA by PCR

LIS Code

VZVPCP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

CSF, vesicle, or ocular swab

Summary Test Name

Varicella Zoster DNA

Container Microbiology

0.5 ml CSF (non-centrifuged) or vesicle or ocular swab in viral transport media or tissue specimeN(s) (frozen immediately after collection in a sterile container)

Specimen Transport

Freeze

Reference Value

Accompanies report.