Full details for "VZV PCR". | |
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Name |
VZV PCR |
Alternative name/Profile |
Varizella zoster virus / herpes viruses / chicken-pox / varicella / shingles / herpes zoster / postherpetic neuralgia / varicella virus / zoster virus |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
VZV PCR |
Specimen type |
BAL, Viral swab, Vesicle fluid |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Dryswab in viral transport medium, viral liquid transport media (green top tube) |
Frequency of analysis |
Twice weekly |
Turnaround time |
3 working days |
Availability |
Monday and Thursday |
Notes |
If sending a dry swab (fine tip peel pouch) in viral transport medium, swab base of the lesion, break swab into the bottle and recap. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
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Last updated |
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:29:52 GMT |