| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8°C |
<0.9 Index values=Negative for anti-VZV IgG antibody, presumed non-immune to VZV infection; 0.9-1.1 Index values=Equivocal, recommend re-testing in 2 weeks if indicated >1.1 Index values; Positive for anti-VZV IgG antibody, presumed immune to VZV infection. |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes |
Clinical Utility
Serological determination of past, recent or current infection. Assessment of immune status to VZV in pregnant women and neonates. Aid in the diagnosis of disease caused by varicella-zoster virus Used to screen patients for exposure to chicken pox (varicella) or shingles (zoster).
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CPT Codes
86787
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