Test ID: VDER
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Dermal
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
82048
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus infections
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Detection of HSV and VZV by LightCycler Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular System, Inc.)
This test distinguishes HSV-1 from HSV-2 genotypes.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HSV and VZV PCR, Dermal
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
LightCycler VZV/HSV
Varicella-Zoster Virus, Dermal
Varicella-Zoster Virus, Dermal
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