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HelpTest Code VZV PCR Swab Varicella PCR Lesion/Swab
Specimen Type
Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous swabs
Lesions MUST be present.
Anatomical site of collection required.
Container
Sterile swab in Viral transport Media
Do NOT use calcium alginate swabs
Acceptable Viral Transport media includes:
BD UVT, Remel M4, Remel M4RT, Remel M5, Remel M6 or UTM transport media.
Special Handling
Place swab in VTM. Transport on Ice.
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Reference Range
"Not Detected" result does not preclude VZV infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.
“Detected” result indicates the presence of VZV DNA in the patient sample.
“Invalid” result indicates inability to conclusively determine presence or absence of VZV DNA in the patient sample.
The Diasorin Molecular Simplexa VZV Swab Direct test is intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of VZV infection in mucocutaneous and cutaneous lesion swabs from patients with signs and symptoms.
CPT Code
87798