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General Information
Alias: VZV DFA
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days
CPT Codes: 87290
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes:
This test is no longer offered at Parkland. Please see VZV PCR test.
Clinical Utility: Approximately 20% of samples submitted for VZV are positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV). Testing for HSV is not included in this assay.
Link:
VZV DFA
Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use viral media if color of liquid has changed from pink to yellow.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
VZV DFA |
DFA |
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Vesicle fluid or swab |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) |
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Collect within first 3 days of rash appearance. Sample is extremely temperature sensitive. Refrigerate promptly after collection. |
Refrigerate |
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Tissue or skin scraping |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) |
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Transfer specimen to viral media and refrigerate immediately after collection. |
Refrigerate |
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