Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies, IgG (ZOSTER IGG)
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| Synonyms:
| Chickenpox Titer, Herpes Zoster antibody, VZV IgG |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; incorrect specimen type; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Neg. < 0.90; Equiv: 0.91-1.09; Pos: > 1.10 |
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Test Use: | Diagnose VZV infection; determine adult susceptibility to infection |
| Additional Information: | Most cases of varicella or zoster are clinically insignificant. Sometimes helpful in differential diagnosis of other blistering illnesses or when infection shows a complication. |
| Testing Includes: | Sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 096206.
Quantitative result of antibody level.
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| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |