Varicella Zoster Virus, PCR, Mayo, Reflab
Alternate Names
VZV
SoftLab Order Code
VZVPV
Epic Order Name
Varicella Zoster Virus, PCR, Mayo, Reflab
Epic Order ID
LAB4205
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Note: This test is not for blood or lesion (swab) testing. Please refer to:
Acceptable Sources for this test:
| Body Fluid | Respiratory | Tissue |
| Amniotic | BAL | Brain |
| Ascites | Bronchial Washing | Colon |
| CSF | NP Aspirate or washing | Kidney |
| Ocular (Eye) | Sputum | Liver |
| Pericardial | Tracheal Aspirate | Lung |
| Peritoneal | Others | |
| Pleural |
Sample Type
Varies - See additional test information
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
Body Fluid: 0.5 mL
Respiratory: 1.5 mL
Tissue: Fresh tissue with 1-2 mL sterile saline added to container
Respiratory: 1.5 mL
Tissue: Fresh tissue with 1-2 mL sterile saline added to container
Minimum Collecting Volume
All specimens will be evaluated
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Formalin-fixed and/or paraffin-embedded tissues
Heat-inactivated specimen
Heat-inactivated specimen