Varicella-Zoster AB, IGM, Serum
Order Name
VZVIGM
Revision Date 07/20/2015
Revision Date 07/20/2015
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Varicella-Zoster AB, IGM, Serum
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL ( 0.2 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 0.5 mL ( 0.2 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Collect blood and allow to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge, aliquot serum, and store refrigerated. STABILITY: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days Frozen: 14 days REJECT DUE TO: Gross Hemolysis Gross Lipemia Heat-inactivated specimen |
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| Reference Range | Negative (reported as positive or negative) |
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| Methodology | Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Friday |
| Expected TAT | 1 - 3 days |
| Clinical Use | A positive IgM result indicates a recent infection with varicella-zoster virus (VZV). |
| CPT Code(s) | 86787 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |