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Varicella-zoster Antibody, IgG
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | VZI |
| Test group | Varicella-zoster |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Tuesday, Friday (day shift) |
| Method | EIA |
| Collection Instructions | Contact the laboratory (415-353-1712) if results are needed urgently to determine VZIG therapy of immunocompromised or pregnant patients. |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Freeze sample at -20 C |
| Normal range | Non-immune: Negative |
| Synonyms | VZ; VZV |
| Turn around times | 1-4 days |
| Additional information | Results are reported as 'Positive', 'Negative', or Equivocal'. Equivocal results may represent low-titer antibody; testing may be repeated, if clinically indicated. Note: Treatment with Zoster immune globulin will result in a positive test result that will not reflect the patient's own immune reaction. See also entries for Viral Culture and Viral Serology. |
| LOINC code | 19162-7 |
| Last Updated | 9/18/2012 2:31:55 PM |
| Entry Number | 976 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667