Pseudonyms
Varicella Zoster PCR
Collection Requirements
CSF, Fluid, urine, vesicle swabs, vireous fluid, ocular fluid, BAL, swabs- genital, mouth, skin, throat, eye. Etc
Tube Colour
Black capped CSF tube Yellow Top Universal Container Swabs
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Notes
Includes HSV1 & 2, CMV, VZV, Enterovirus, Adenovirus
Test code: HMVAD
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