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:
- Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.
- 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