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Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgG

Order Name VZV Ab IgG
Test Number: 5567451
Revision Date 10/30/2019
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
VZV IgG Antibody
Chemiluminescence Assay 5403-1 
VZV IgG Antibody Interpretation
15410-4 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 0.5 mL (0.25 mL) Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated or Frozen
Instructions Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon-Sat 
Expected TAT 1-2 Days  
Clinical Use The IgG serology for Varicella Zoster virus will provide evidence of immunity from vaccination or past infection 
CPT Code(s) 86787
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Immunology - Serology