Detect varicella-zoster virus in blood, CSF, ocular fluid, tissue, or vesicle fluid.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
Alternate test code: LAB1372
This test requires prior authorization (PA) and should be placed as a future order in the outpatient setting. If unable to obtain PA, please have patient sign a financial waiver.
Synonyms
VZV molecular detection
VZV PCR
VZV
Herpes Zoster
LAB1372
ARUP Test Code
0060042
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF, ocular fluid, tissue or vesicle fluid.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF or ocular fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Sterile swab submitted in viral transport media is an acceptable specimen. Send frozen
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
CPT Codes
87798
Billable SIM Number(s)
3068779807
LOINC
31208-2
11483-5
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Detect varicella-zoster virus in blood, CSF, ocular fluid, tissue, or vesicle fluid.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
Alternate test code: LAB1372
This test requires prior authorization (PA) and should be placed as a future order in the outpatient setting. If unable to obtain PA, please have patient sign a financial waiver.
Synonyms
VZV molecular detection
VZV PCR
VZV
Herpes Zoster
LAB1372
ARUP Test Code
0060042
Specimen
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF, ocular fluid, tissue or vesicle fluid.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF or ocular fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately. Vesicle Fluid: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Sterile swab submitted in viral transport media is an acceptable specimen. Send frozen
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Interpretive
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Coding
CPT Codes
87798
Billable SIM Number(s)
3068779807
LOINC
31208-2
11483-5
Performed
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported/Turnaround Time
Reported
2-5 days
Methodology
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Orderable SIM Number
Orderable SIM Number(s)
Alternate test code: LAB1372
This test requires prior authorization (PA) and should be placed as a future order in the outpatient setting. If unable to obtain PA, please have patient sign a financial waiver.
