Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: Varicella zoster
PCR (In house) a.k.a. VZ PCR, Varicella Zoster PCR

Condition / Indication: Diagnosis of varicella or zoster

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: EDTA blood sample

Alternative container: EDTA (Pink) 6.0 ml

Ideal volume (mL): 450µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR