Varicella Zoster Immune Screen, IgG

Message

Performed at Sonora Quest Laboratories, Test code 2435

Test Code

VARI

Alias/See Also

Varicella Zoster Antibody, IgG

CPT Codes
86787

Preferred Specimen

Using a serum separator tube (SST) collect 2 mL of blood. Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation.
Test requires 1 mL serum.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Container

Serum Separator Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Information not available
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 4 Weeks

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Setup Evenings: Monday through Friday Setup Nights: Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 - 6 days

Reference Range

Negative (<=0.9 AI)

Clinical Significance

Positive results suggest recent or previous exposure to Varicella Zoster Virus or vaccine and is presumptive evidence of immunity.
Equivocal results may be repeated in 10-14 days with freshly drawn serum.
Negative results do not rule out acute Varicella Zoster infection.

Additional Information
Varicella Zoster IgG
Varicella zoster Antibody, IgG

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