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Test Code VZVS Varicella Zoster Antibody IgG 

EHR Test Codes

  Test Code Test Name
Atlas VZVS Varicella IgG Antibody, Serum
Cerner   Varicella Zoster Antibody IgG 

 

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient: 

None

 

Container Type: 

Gold Top SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Specimen Type:

Serum

 

Specimen Volume: 

2.5 mL of Serum minimum 1.0 mL of Serum

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Transport refrigerated 2-8°C.

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

3 days ambient room temperature

5 days refrigerated 2-8°C

 

Specimen Rejection:

Gross Hemolysis

Gross Lipemia

Gross Icterus

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Chemistry Department

Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround

Priority:

Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

Monday through Friday

 

Turnaround:

0-3 Days

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reporting

Reference Range:

Negative

 

 

Interpretation:

The analyzer automatically calculates varicella-zoster virus IgG antibody results expressed as signal/cut-off (S/CO) value and grades the results. Cut-off S/CO is 1.00.

 

Critical Decision:

None

Clinical Significance

Varicella (chicken pox) is an acute, highly contagious viral disease with worldwide distribution, seasonal prevalence in winter and spring, characterized by generalized vesicular exanthema often accompanied by fever. While mostly a mild disorder in childhood, varicella tends to be more severe in adults and it may be fatal, especially in neonates and in immunocompromised subjects.

 

Evaluation of specific immune status for VZV may guide management of immunosuppressed patients and administration of antiviral agents.

CPT Code(s)

86787