VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (VZV) ANTIBODIES, IgG, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	VARZG
EPIC	LAB162

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

The presence of demonstrable IgG generally indicates immunity acquired naturally or via immunization.

Useful For

Providing qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to Varicella virus

Method Name

Chemiluminscent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

Negative: Negative for Varicella IgG antibodies, presumed non-immune to VZV infection

Positive: Positive for Varicella IgG antibodies, presumed immune to VZV infection

Days and Times Test Performed

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Report Available

Up to 4 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Freeze at -20 C for long term storage

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86787	Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody

Performing Laboratory Location