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HelpTest Code LAB162 Varicella Zoster Screen
AKA
VZV, Chicken Pox Immunity, VZV IgG
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Additional Information
Detects IgG only – indicates Immune Status.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
CPT
86787
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Report Available
1 - 3 days