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Test Code LAB0231936 Varicella-Zoster Antibody IgG, Serum

Methodology

ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)

Performing Laboratory

 CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated: 5 days

Reference Values

Immune: ≥0.90 AI

Equivocal: 0.60-0.89 AI

Non-Immune: ≤0.59 AI

Day(s) Test Set Up

Tuesday and Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86787