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Unit Code 800168:
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) by Rapid PCR

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Useful For

Rapid (qualitative) detection of VZV DNA in clinical specimens

(dermal sources, cerebrospinal fluid [CSF]) for laboratory diagnosis

of disease due to this virus.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe
Hybridization(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license
agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

Reporting Name

Varicella-Zoster Virus by Rapid PCR

Ordering Mnemonic

JC/LCVZV
LCVZV/JC

Aliases

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Varicella-Zoster Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), CSF Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Varicella-zoster Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

VZV Dermal Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

VZV Detection by Real-Time PCR Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

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