3138. PCR. Varicella-zoster virus (contents of vesicles, qualitative determination)
Turnaround time (days): 3
1380 ₴
Description
PCR is the most sensitive and specific diagnostic method for Varicella zoster.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnosis of chickenpox, incl. with an atypical clinical picture, suspicion of a generalized process, damage to the central nervous system, especially against the background of HIV infection;
- the presence of a vesicular rash, especially in pregnant women and newborns, as well as in persons planning a pregnancy;
- differential diagnosis of exanthemic diseases;
- symptoms of congenital infection, malformations in newborns.
Biological material
- Vesicle contents
Preparing for vesicle content testing
- Only brought-in biomaterial can be submitted for test. The content of the vesicles for research is collected by the doctor, or you can do it yourself.
- The biomaterial is collected in an Eppendorf® tube with a transparent medium, which can be purchased at any Synevo department.
- The content of the vesicles...