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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA

CPT Code(s): 87290
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:Collect vesicle specimen during first 3 days of rash.
Collect:Vesicle swab, tissue, or skin scrapings. Swab should be rolled in base of fresh vesicle to obtain cells.
Specimen Preparation:Immediately transfer specimen to viral transport media (RDL Supply #12884) and refrigerate (extremely temperature sensitive). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Herpes Zoster VirusVaricella Zoster VirusVZVVZV Antigen Detection