Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgG and IgM
Order Name
VZV Ab G/M
Test Number: 5565101
Revision Date 10/23/2017
Test Number: 5565101
Revision Date 10/23/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgM
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 21597-0 |
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Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgG
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 86787x2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |