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Varicella-Zoster Virus Antigen

Test Code:

RV0094

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Sterile Container

Specimen Requirement

Sterile container with 1-2 mL of sterile saline
 
Fluid and scrapping from vesicles on skin or mucosa including conjunctivae and genitalia
 
Biospy samples
 
Sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage.
 
If virus isolation is required as well, send all above in Viral Transport Media.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze.
Send samples on ice pack to laboratory.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 - 2 days

Reference Value(s)

 

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Virology

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Varicella-Zoster Virus Antigen RV0094
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