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Test Code FVZGC / FVZGC-M Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
SoftID FVZGC
EPIC LAB20474
Mayo Clinic Laboratories FVZGC

 

Reporting Name

VZV Antibody IgG CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile plastic container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 0.5 mL CSF in sterile plastic container.

2. Ship refrigerated.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Specimens other than CSF
Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens
Xanthochromic specimens (yellow color)		 Reject

Reference Values

0.9 S/CO or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.

 

1.0 S/CO or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected, which may indicate a current or past varicella-zoster infection.

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

3 to 5 days
NorDx Test Catalog Note:

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

86787

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FVZGC VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z4272 VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

Method Name

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay