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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