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Test Code 0231936 Varicella Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum

Methodology

Indirect Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum only

Collection Container/Tube: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

  1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.
  2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Reported as Positive, Negative, or Equivocal

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86787