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

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Test code: HMVAD

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