Varicella - Zoster Virus

TEST NAME Varicella - Zoster Virus (VZV)
DISEASE/DISORDER Chickenpox / Shingles
ALTERNATE NAME(S) VZV
METHODOLOGY LRN-B Varicella-Zoster PCR/7500DX
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Specimen Submission 
  • REQUIRED PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH EPIDEMIOLOGY REQUIRED 
  • Contact CEDEP prior to submission
ORDERING INFORMATION TDH DLS Requisition: PH-4263 - Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation None
Specimen Collection
  • Acceptable Specimen Sounces/Type(s) for Submission

-Vesicle swab

- Scab
Specimen Labeling Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requistions.
Specimen Processing Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Specimen Storage and Preservation Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Specimen Transport Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Testing Location
  • Nashville
  • Knoxville

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