87290 Varicella zoster ag if
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: VZV antigen, varicella-zoster IF, chickenpox/shingles test
Detection of varicella-zoster virus antigens directly from vesicular fluid or respiratory specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.
Clinical Context
Rapid confirmation of chickenpox or herpes zoster. Obtained from vesicular fluid or scrapings from lesion base.
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