Pseudonyms
Varicella Zoster Virus (Chickenpox), Vesicular lesion
Collection Requirements
Swab of lesion can be collected in Copan E-swab - Liquid Amies (blue Lid) or Copan Eswab UTM (red lid) for PCR testing
Tube Colour
Copan E-swab - Liquid Amies (blue Lid) Copan Eswab UTM (red lid)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Test code: HMVAD
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