VZV PCR

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Indications

Acute Chicken Pox Vesicular Rash

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Sample Type

Vesicle swab, Genital swab, eyeswab, EDTA blood, CSF Throat Swab, Mouth swab

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Reference Range

Nor Applicable

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Turnaround Time

Within 3 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

For urgent testing, please contact the medical virologist on 66477 or 14524.

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Patient Preparation

None

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See Also

HSV PCR, Enterovirus PCR

Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.