Qualitative detection of VZV by PCR
Tube
Dependent on sample type
ID
3665
Availability
Mon to Sat. Samples for same-day testing must arrive before 9.30 am.
Additional Information
Skin or vesicle swab – confirmation of chicken pox
Throat swab – rash
CSF- meningoencephalitis
Eye swab – conjunctivitis
Turn Around
3 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Do not use dry swabs for specimen collection. Optimal time of collection is the acute phase of illness. For collection of samples from vesicular lesions a sterile needle should be used to unroof the vesicle and then swab used to vigorously swab the base to collect epithelial cells and fluid
Sample REQ
Min. Vol 350
IP Routine TAT
3 days
GP Routine TAT
3 days