Investigation Name:Varicella PCR

Alias or Abbreviation:VZV PCR

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:RFPCR

Tests in Profile:VARPC

Units:n/a

Minimum Sample Volume:n/a

Expected Turnaround Time:7-10 days

Test Code:RFPCR

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Please discuss with Consultant Microbiologist before requesting

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Swab vesicle fluid and place swab directly into red cap Remel viral transport media. For CSF send CSF in sterile universal (NOT IN CHLAMYDIA TRANSPORT) and clearly state on form VZV PCR. Other specimen types can be processed for VZV PCR but must be discussed with Consultant Microbiologist before requesting.

Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Heartlands Hospital,Bordesley Green East,B'HAM,B9 5ST (Tel: 0121 424 1241)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:BMHM