Varicella Ab, IgG (Herpes zoster IgG,VZV Ab IgG)

Message
VZV is categorized as VARICELLA(chicken pox) & Herpes Zoster (shingles).


Test Code
VARIC


Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL Serum


Instructions
"Testing Frequency: Thursdays"


Transport Container
SST,Serum Aliq, Refrig


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 48 Hours refrigerated/frozen for 7 days at -20C or above


Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay

Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Positive"




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