Varicella-Zoster Virus IgG Antibody

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Test Code

VRCZ

Alias/See Also

4439;
Varicella Zoster IgG;
Varicella IgG Antibodies;
VZV (comment: If ordered with MMR);

CPT Codes
86787

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: 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.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Tuesday - Thursday only
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Report Available

6 days

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	< OR = 90 Negative	No VZV IgG antibody detected
		0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal
		> OR = 1.10 Positive	VZV IgG antibody detected
A positive result indicates that the patient has antibody to VZV. It does not differentiate between an active or past infection. The clinical diagnosis must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical signs and symptoms of the patient. The presence of IgG VZV antibody is consistent with immunity.

Clinical Significance

Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is a DNA virus of the herpes virus group that causes chicken pox (varicella) and shingles (zoster). Serologic screening of direct health care providers and individuals in high risk groups is needed to avoid spread of infection. Demonstration of VZV IgG antibody in a single serum is consistent with immunity.

Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 23, 2021

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