Test ID: LVZV
Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
81241
Useful For
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Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name
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Varicella-Zoster Virus PCR
Aliases
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Chickenpox
Herpes Zoster
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Varicella-Zoster Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), CSF
Varicella-zoster Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR
VZV Dermal
VZV Detection by Real-Time PCR
Herpes Zoster
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Varicella-Zoster Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), CSF
Varicella-zoster Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR
VZV Dermal
VZV Detection by Real-Time PCR


