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Test Code 0231936 Varicella Zoster Ab, IgG

Methodology

Enzyme-linked fluorescent immunoassay (ELFA)

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

Positive (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86787