Varicella Zoster IgG/IgM

Test Code: TD_3720

CPT Code(s): 86787

$58

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Vzv IgG/IgM

Test Includes

Varicella Zoster IgG/IgM

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Icterus

Reference Range(s)

<0.91 ISR

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
45 days frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube.
Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for
this test.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze. when multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.