For detection of Varicella zoster viral DNA.
(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. (b) CSF: At least 0.5 mL of undiluted sample in a sterile and leak-proof screw-capped container without any additives.
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.
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (In-house)
Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive
1 - 4 days
Mondays and Thursdays (except Public Holidays)
04 Jun 2012 3:20 AM
Change of test method w.e.f 04 June 2012 (change from conventional nested PCR to Real time PCR)
16 Jan 2017 3:45 PM
Day(s) Test Setup: Last updated on 16/01/17.
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Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 05/02/21.
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Day(s) Test Set up is updated.
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