VZ Virus
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Varicella Zoster Virus PCR, CSF
Test ID: VZV
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
PCR
Platform
Altona RealStar
Report Includes
Herpes Simplex 1 DNA; Herpes Simplex 2 DNA; Varicella Zoster DNA
Specimens
CSF
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
CSF
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Provide specimen source on requisition and on container.
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
PCR
Platform
Altona RealStar
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Herpes Simplex 1 DNA | Qualitative Test |
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| Herpes Simplex 2 DNA |
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| Varicella Zoster DNA |
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VZV | 40234Herpes Simplex 1 DNA | |
| 40236Herpes Simplex 2 DNA | ||
| 40238Varicella Zoster DNA |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019