VZV PCR, CSF

A test to detect varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), useful for diagnosing VZV infections in the central nervous system.

Also known asVzv - PcrCsf Vzv - PcrCsf

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
VZV PCR, CSF includes 1 parameter

  • Vzv Pcr

Test code

8762C

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 1.5 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Molecular Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

VZV PCR, CSF

3300