VZV Qualitative PCR

Label Mnemonic:	VZVPCR
Epic code:	LAB7808
Order form:	Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	87798

Specimen(s):

Vesicle Fluid, Surface Swab (in UTM; Throat, Buccal Mucosa, Cervical or Genital Lesions) or CSF

Collection Medium:

	or		or
Chlamydia/Viral Transport Kit	or	Swab Kit Straight HSV--VZV/Viral Culture 3.0 mL	or	CSF collection kit

Minimum:

Collect one of the specimens listed:
Vesicle fluid/swab (first three days of rash) in viral transport media.
-OR-
0.5 mL CSF in CSF tube from the collection kit

Rejection Criteria:

Sputum, tracheal aspirate or skin scrapings.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the University of Iowa Microbiology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Methodology:

PCR amplification

Instructions:

Immediately place vesicle fluid, swab in viral transport media. Source of specimen is required.

Sample Processing:

Immediately place vesicle fluid or swab specimen into vial of transport media and seal tightly.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.
Specimen cannot be frozen.

Transport Instructions:

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

87798