Varicella-Zoster IgG Antibodies
Order Code: VZVIGG
Test Summary
N/A
Aliases
- Varicella IgG Antibodies
- VZV (comment: If ordered with MMR) VZV IGG AB
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temp = N/A
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Gross hemolysis & Grossly lipemic
- Grossly icteric
Order Code
VZVIGG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB412
Includes
VZV IGG AB
CPT Code
- 86787
Billing Code
- 300092
CPT Statement
Methodology
ELISA
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
N/A
Reference Range
- <=0.90 NEGATIVE
- 0.91-1.09 EQUIVOCAL
- >=1.10 POSITIVE
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday and Thursday; Report available:1-5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temp = N/A
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
- Gross hemolysis & Grossly lipemic
- Grossly icteric
Result Information
Methodology
ELISA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
- <=0.90 NEGATIVE
- 0.91-1.09 EQUIVOCAL
- >=1.10 POSITIVE
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday and Thursday; Report available:1-5 days