Varicella Zoster IgG, CSF

Test Code: TD_4098
CPT Code(s): 86787

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Varicella CSF g
V. ZOSTER IgG, CSF
VZV IgG CSF

Test Includes

Varicella Zoster IgG, CSF

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Contaminated samples
Heat-inactivated samples
Samples other than CSF
Xanthochromic samples

Reference Range(s)

Negative: <=134.9 IV
Equivocal: 135.0-164.9 IV
Positive: >=165.0 IV

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plastic transport vial

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL CSF

Sample Stability

8 hours room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

0.5 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as CSF. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A