Virus, Varicella Zoster Ag,DFA (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231101529


Alias/See Also
LAB948: Varicella-Zoster Antigen, DFA | LABCORP EAP: 185009


CPT Codes
87290x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL Specimen Container: Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube Specimen Collection: Serum should be separated from cells within 2 hours of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room Temp: 2 days Refrigerate: 2 weeks Frozen: 1 year Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 7-10 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 14400 min
Routine: 14400 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 14400 min
Life or Death: 14400 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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