Test Directory
925 Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody*
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
<0.91 Index
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
EIA
Schedule
*Sendout: Tue,Thu,Sat
Turn-Around Time
Same day following testing
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To check for immunity to chicken pox, which can cause birth defects.
CPT Codes
86787
