| Test: |
Varicella-Zoster PCR |
| Alternate names: |
V-Z VIRUS PCR |
| Description: |
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| Clinical: |
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| Methodology: |
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| Turn around time: |
1 week |
| Transit stability: |
3 days |
| Comments: |
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| Sample: |
CSF, Serum, swabs, aspirates, biopsy material |
| Type: |
Virology |
| Method: |
In house nested PCR |
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| Consultant/scientist: |
Dr Marvin Hsiao |
| Tel: |
021 4045200/5201 |
| email: |
marvin.hsiao@nhls.ac.za |
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| Contact for results: |
Mrs Jenny Kannemeyer |
| Tel: |
021 404 5254 |
| email: |
jennifer.kannemeyer@nhls.ac.za |
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| Delivery address |
NHLS, C18, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925 |
| for samples: |
Cape Town |
