Test Code LAB162 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG
Additional Codes
SQ : VZVGAB
COLLECTION
Red (No Additive) PREFERRED
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED
Light Green (lithium heparin plasma)
Green (lithium heparin plasma)
LAV (EDTA plasma)
Collection Information:
Collect 1.0 mL of blood. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum or plasma to a transport vial.
Sample Volume Requirements:
0.50 mL of serum refrigerated in a transport vial
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.25 mL
Unacceptable Conditions:
Gross Hemolysis
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
Indefinitely
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Daily, Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
1 day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
86787