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HelpTest Code VZG Varicella Zoster (VZV) IgG Ab
Infectious
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Heat-inactivated specimen
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Codes
86787
LOINC Codes
15410-4
Volume
Preferred Volume
2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.
Test Components
Serum
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPlex 2200
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Varicella
Chickenpox
Shingles
VZV
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024
Additional Information
N/A