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HelpTest Code LAB162 VARICELLA IgG ANTIBODY
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Varicella IgG Antibody | 86787 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.3 mL | 7 days |
| Yellow Microtainer | Refrigerate | 0.6 mL | 7 days |
Samples that are markedly lipemic, markedly hemolyzed or markedly icteric are not acceptable.
*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.
Reference Range
All ages:
Negative: Absence of detectable Varicella Zoster virus IgG antibodies. A negative result indicated no detectable antibody, but does not rule out acute infection.
Equivocal: Recommend collecting a second sample for testing in no less than one to two weeks.
Positive: Presence of detectable Varicella Zoster virus IgG antibodies.
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday-Friday, run starts at 9 am / 3 days / Not available STAT
Section
Chemistry-2
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes