Virology screen for contacts of vesicular rash

For use in pregnancy, neonates, immunosuppressed patients or health care workers.

Samples Tests Pathogens covered Comments

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube).

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

 

VZV IgG

Varicella zoster virus

In case of pregnant women in contact with vesicular rash case, please contact the laboratory to use the booking blood (if available).

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627