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Test Code LAB0231936 Varicella Zoster Ab, IgG

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0231936 VARICELLA ZOSTER AB,IGG

 

Reporting Title

Varicella Zoster Ab, IgG

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL

Additional Information: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) ≤2 days/Frozen ≤6 months

Reference Values

Negative: Indicates no detectable antibody, does not rule out acute infection

Equivocal: Submission of second sample collected 1 to 2 weeks post first is recommended 
Positive: Indicates previous exposure to virus or administration of specific immunoglobulin

CPT Coding

86787