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. |
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