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VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS (VZV) ANTIGEN

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Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Specimen Required	Fluid and scraping from vesicles on skin or mucosa including conjunctivae and genitalia Biopsy samples Sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage If virus isolation is required as well, send all above in Virus Transport Medium. Otherwise, send all above in sterile bottles with 1 – 2 mL of sterile saline added. (See also Virology Section, General Guidelines for Viral Antigen Detection)
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze. Transport samples on ice pack to laboratory.
Method	Immunofluorescence assay
Test Results	Reported as Negative or Positive
Turnaround Time	<1 – 2 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday – Saturday