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