https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/wards-and-departments/departments/laboratory-medicine/laboratory-database/varicella-zoster-virus-vzv-real-time-pcr/
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) real time PCR
EPIC
VZV DNA by PCR (qualitative)
Section
Virology
Clinical indications
Suspicion of Varicella zoster related infection. Testing for presence or absence of Varicella Zoster DNA
Specimen requirement
EDTA whole blood, NPA, CSF, vesicle/Eye Swab
Dispatch and handling instructions
Not applicable
Turnaround time
48 hours
Synonym
VZV PCR
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes