Virology
| Full details for "VZV serology". | |
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Name |
VZV serology |
Alternative name/Profile |
Varicella zoster virus / herpes viruses / chicken-pox / varicella / shingles / herpes zoster/ postherpetic neuralgia / varicella virus / zoster virus |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
3 working days (VZV only); 7 days (Occ. Health screen) |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Specimens sent to National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Reference range |
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Last updated |
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:26:43 GMT |