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VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS DNA, QN REAL TIME PCR (EYE FLUID)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3544    Geisinger Epic ID:  121987

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Aqueous fluid, vitreous fluid
Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 
0.25 mL of vitreous or aqueous fluid
Special notes: 
Collect 0.25 mL of vitreous or aqueous fluid in a sterile container or syringe. Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 
If received in a syringe, transfer to aliquot before freezing.
Transport temperature: 
Frozen
Rejection criteria: 
DO NOT REJECT. Send to Referred Testing for evaluation.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s): 
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Synonyms: 
Viracor Test Code 9500

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