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Varicella Zoster IgG
Test CodeLab162
Alias/See Also
VZVT
Varicella-Zoster Immune Screen
VSV IgG
Varicella-Zoster Immune Screen
VSV IgG
CPT Codes
86787
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Storage and stability requirements not met
Improper or no label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Improper or no label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Methodology
Athena
Setup Schedule
Monday and Thursday
Reference Range
Immune-Positive
Clinical Significance
VZV (Varicella- Zoster virus) is a common human pathogen which is characterized into chickenpox (Varicella) and shingles (Zoster). The testing of serum for VZV IgG allows for the determination of the immune status of previously infected individuals.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology – Microbiology
