Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody Screen

Specimen:

Test Code

YVZVT

Specimen Name

Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody Screen

Collect

SST-Serum

Submit

2 mLs (Min 0.5mL) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Allow specimen to clot. Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Rejection Criteria

Severely lipemic, icteric, contaminated , heat-activated or hemolyzed samples.

Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: <8 hours; Refrigerated: up to 7 days; For longer storage, freeze at -20º Celsius. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Methodology

Mulitplex Flow Immunoassay

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

1-4 days

CPT Codes

  • 86787

Components

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Additional Information

EDTA or Heparinized Plasma acceptable but not preferred

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  • Serum 
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