Update Type: New Tests
Test Updated: 02/04/2026
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Conventional PCR followed by genotypic sequencing

Reference Range *

Mutations in the UL56 gene will be reported as Resistant/None Detected.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Soft Order Code
VLETE
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Eurofins Viracor #30722
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect 4-5 mL whole blood in EDTA, ACD or PPT tube. Spin and aliquot onto a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing room temp. (can be frozen for storage longer than 7 days)

    Special Handling

    Store room temp if will arrive at Viracor within 7 days. Ship frozen if it will be longer than that.

    Normal Volume

    2 mL plasma

    Minimum Volume

    0.2 mL plasma

    Storage Temperature
    Ambient or frozen
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Eurofins Viracor

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87910
    Fee Code
    AB229
    NY State Approved
    No