Pseudonyms

Varicella Zoster, Chickenpox

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Reference Laboratory

Royal Children's Hospital - Lab, Level 4, East Building, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, 3052

Notes

This test will be triaged by the Microbiology Registrar

Test code: VZVM

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