Varicella-Zoster Ab, IgM (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000392

Alias/See Also

LAB163: Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody
LAB11002: Meningoencephalitis Comprehensive Profile, Serum | LABCORP EAP: 096776

CPT Codes
86787x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Lavender top (EDTA) AND Yellow-top (ACD). Fill to capacity, invert 8-10 times immediately after collection

Transport Temperature

Test Includes: Percentage CD3+; absolute CD3+ (T cells); percentage CD3+CD4+; absolute CD3+CD4+ (helper/inducer); percentage CD3+CD8+; absolute CD3+CD8+ (suppressor/cytotoxic); percentage CD19+; absolute CD19+ (B cells); CD4:CD8 ratio; absolute lymphocyte count; CBC with differential and platelet count Specimen: Whole blood Volume: Fill tube(s) to capacity. Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and yellow-top (ACD-A) or (ACD-B) tube Collection: Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection. To preserve cellular viability, collect specimen so it will arrive in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Indicate date and time of venipuncture on the tube(s) and on the test request form. Storage Instructions: Room temperature: 2 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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