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Test Code LAB162 VARICELLA ZOSTER IGG ANTIBODY

Important Note

A single serologic IgG test can be used to determine if a person has antibodies to VZV from past varicella disease or who may be candidates for varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG)

Additional Codes

Internal: 10586

External: VZOSTIGG

Beaker: LAB162

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: SST tube or Red top tube (plain)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability: Room Temp 8 hours Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20 øC) >5 days
Unacceptable Condition: Icteric, hemolyzed, heat inactivated, or plasma specimens.

Method

ELISA

Synonyms

Herpes Zoster Antibody,IgG; VZA IgG; Herpes Zoster,IgG; Varicella-Zoster Ab; Chicken Pox Ab Immunity; HVZ IgG Ab; Zoster Ab IgG

CPT Codes

86787

Department

Serology at SCHS Bend

Test Schedule

Mon-Fri days at SCHS Bend

Turnaround Time

24-48 hours