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Varicella-zoster virus DNA

Indications: - viral infection with Varicella-zoster virus a) chickenpox b) shingles Specimen: 1) whole blood (ACD or EDTA) 2) skin lesions 3) tissue 5) store body fluids at 4 degrees C 6) store tissue at -20 degrees C or below

Related

Varicella [Herpes] zoster virus (VZV); human herpesvirus 3 (HHV3)

Specific

Varicella-zoster virus clade

General

infectious agent nucleic acid

References

  1. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995
  2. Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 60042