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Synonyms
- Chicken pox
- Herpes Zoster
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x4 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
This test is used for qualitative detection of specific IgG antibodies to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) to aid in the identification of previous infection with VZV and/or vaccination against VZV.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Reference Interval
Nonreactive
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096206 | Varicella-Zoster V Ab, IgG | 5403-1 | 096210 | Varicella Zoster IgG | index | 5403-1 |
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