Test Code VZV Varicella-Zoster Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable:
Varicella-Zoster IgG Antibody
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable:
Varicella-Zoster IgG Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >48 hours, send specimen frozen
Reference Values
<135: Index Negative
135-165: Index Equivocal
>165: Index Postive
The magnitude of the measured result, above the cutoff, is not indicative of the total amount of antibody present. The magnitude of the reported IgG level cannot be correlated to an end-point titer.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86787
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5700570