Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies, IgG

TEST: 096206
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CPT: 86787
Updated on 09/26/2024
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Synonyms

  • Chicken pox
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Chickenpox Titers
  • Herpes Zoster Antibodies
  • VZV IgG
  • Chicken pox
  • Herpes Zoster

Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Collection

If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).

If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x4

Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Test Details

Use

This test is used for qualitative detection of specific IgG antibodies to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) to aid in the identification of previous infection with VZV and/or vaccination against VZV.

Diagnose VZV infection; determine adult susceptibility to infection

This test is used for qualitative detection of specific IgG antibodies to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) to aid in the identification of previous infection with VZV and/or vaccination against VZV.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Interval

Nonreactive

• Negative: <135 index

• Equivocal: 135−165 index

• Positive: >165 index

Nonreactive

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
096206 Varicella-Zoster V Ab, IgG 5403-1 096210 Varicella Zoster IgG index 5403-1

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