VARICELLA ZOSTER, IGG ANTIBODY

Test Code

LAB7810

CPT Codes
86787

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 2 days; otherwise freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed
Lipemic

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Report available the next day

Reference Range

≤0.8 Negative (presumed non-immune)
0.9-1.0 Equivocal
≥1.1 Positive (presumed immune)

Clinical Significance

Varicella-zoster virus is the etiological agent of varicella and herpes zoster. Varicella (chicken pox) is a mild, highly infectious disease which occurs in hosts (usually children) without immunity. Zoster (shingles) is the recurrent form of the disease, occurring in adults previously infected with VZV.

An important aspect of the control of varicella-zoster virus infection is the prevention of contact between susceptible individuals and those with active infection.

Performing Laboratory
Alvenro Central Lab

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.