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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
(a) Swab: Use only Dacron-tipped swabs. Swab multiple sites of infection vigorously to increase yield of virus. Send swab in swab sheath without any media. |
| Indications |
For detection of Varicella zoster viral DNA. |
| Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2 - 8°C (with an ice-pack). Sample must reach the laboratory within 24 hours after collection. |
| Method |
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (In-house) |
| Test Results |
Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive |
| Turnaround Time |
1 - 4 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Mondays and Thursdays (except Public Holidays) |
Change History Notes
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15 Feb 2023 04:20 PM
Day(s) Test Set up is updated.
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05 Feb 2021 04:00 PM
Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 05/02/21.
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16 Jan 2017 11:45 PM
Day(s) Test Setup: Last updated on 16/01/17.
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04 Jun 2012 11:20 AM
Change of test method w.e.f 04 June 2012 (change from conventional nested PCR to Real time PCR)
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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