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Alias: VZV, VZV IgG OB Exposure
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days (OB exposure specimens expedited)
CPT Codes: 86787
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: When notified of patient testing for possible VZV OB Exposure, contact ARUP to expedite testing.
Clinical Utility:
Provide evidence of vaccination or past infection with varicella-zoster virus.
134.9 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable varicella-zoster IgG antibody
135.0-164.9 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful
165.0 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster detected, which may indicate a current or past varicella-zoster infection.
Link:
Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
VZV Virus IgG Ab |
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
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Deliver within 2 hours of collection. |
Room Temperature |
Transport serum specimen refrigerated.
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