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VARICELLA ZOSTER, IGM ANTIBODY

Test Code
LAB7853


CPT Codes
86787

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


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
  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Frozen samples are stable


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


Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule
T, Th 

Batched; Day shift only


Report Available
Report available same day tested unless sample missed batch


Reference Range
  •           NEGATIVE:         ≤0.90
  •           EQUIVOCAL:    0.91 - 1.09
  •           POSITIVE:          ≥1.10
      
A diagnosis of Varicella should not be made on the basis of the anti-VZV results alone but should be correlated with the clinical evaluation and results of other diagnostic procedures.  High levels of IgG anti-VZV may reduce IgM anti-VZV reactivity. 


Clinical Significance
VZV is generally categorized into Varicella (chickenpox) and Herpes Zoster (shingles). This test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of primary infection or reactivation.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno 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.