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Test ID FVZD Varicella Zoster Antigen, DFA

Method Name

Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain

 

Reporting Name

Varicella Zoster Antigen, DFA

Specimen Type

Varies

Submit only 1 of the following:

 

Swab or specimen in suitable viral transport media (VTM), VCM transport medium or equivalent. Vesicular lesion, fluid of lesion, swab of lesion, swab of fluid

 

Acceptable: Air dried smear, eye swab

Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL VTM, 1 swab in VTM or 1 slide

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated 72 hours

Reference Values

Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87290

NY State Approved

Yes