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Test ID BLOD0682 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