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HelpTest Code VZVG Varicella-Zoster Antibody Screen, Qualitative, Serum
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
Negative (No IgG antibodies specific to VZV detected. Patient is presumed not to have had a previous exposure to VZV through infection or vaccination.)
Equivocal (Equivocal results. Obtain an additional specimen for re-testing.)
Positive (IgG antibody to VZV detected. This may indicate that the patient was exposed to VZV through infection or vaccination.)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
86787
Secondary ID
HHA1526
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Varicella-Zoster Antibody Screen, Qualitative, Serum |
19162-7 |