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HelpOrder Code LAB2420 Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Antibody Immune Status, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV Varicella-Zoster IgG Antibody |
LAB2420 |
VZVIM |
Useful For
Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST, gold-top gel tube
Acceptable: Serum, plain red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | N/A |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Reference Values
| Reported Result | Interpretation |
|
Negative |
Non immune |
|
Positive |
Immune |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday and Thursday
Performing Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86787