VZV IGG

Message
WALTER REED


Test Code
WR7


Alias/See Also
"VZV
VZV IGG
VZV AB IGG
VZVIGG
VZV IGG AB
VARICELLA
VZV IMMUNE SCREEN"


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Transport Container
RED SST/GEL


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


Limitations
"NEGATIVE: No detectable antibody to Varicella-zoster
virus by ELISA. Such individuals are presumed to be
uninfected with VZV and to be susceptible to primary
infection.

POSITIVE: Indicates presence of detectable IgG antibody
to VZV by the ELISA. Indicative of current or previous
infection (IMMUNE)."


Reference Range
< 1.10 NEGATIVE >= 1.10 POSITIVE




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