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