RESULT
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Test Name :
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG, Serum
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Order Code :
VZVIGG
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Synonyms:
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VZV Antibody
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Specimen Type:
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Serum
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Container Type:
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SST Gold-top gel tube
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Required Volume:
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7 mL whole blood; 3 mL serum
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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1 mL whole blood; 0.5 mL serum
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Methodology:
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Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Immunoassay (ELFA)
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Standard Run Times:
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Varies
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Turnaround Time:
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5-7 days
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Special Handling:
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Transport whole blood at room temperature or refrigerated. Centrifuge and transfer serum to a separate tube. Transport serum refrigerated. If transport is greater than 2 days, transport serum frozen.
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CPT Codes:
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86787
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LPCH EPIC Code:
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LAB5068
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SHC EPIC Code:
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LABVZVIGG
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Causes For Rejection:
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Excessively hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens. Gross bacterial contamination. Refrigerated serum older than 7 days.
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Department:
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Virology
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