Varicella Zoster Immune Status
General Information
- Lab Name
- Varicella Zoster Immune Status
- Lab Code
- VZIS
- Epic Ordering
- Varicella zoster Immune Status
- Description
The detection of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG class antibodies in human sera by the FDA approved LIAISON® Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Assay. Results are reported as either:
- Evidence of past infection with Varicella zoster virus or administration of specific immuno-globulins.
- No serologic evidence of past infection with Varicella Zoster virus.
Performance of the LIAISON® Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Assay has not been established for CSF
For CSF, see Varicella Zoster Quantitative by PCR [VZVQN].
- Synonyms
- Chicken Pox, Varicella Zoster Titer, VZV IgG
- Components
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Code Name VZS Varicella Zoster Immune Status Result IN15 Varicella Zoster Immune Status Interp
Interpretation
- Method
The method for the qualitative determination of specific IgG to varicella-zoster virus is an indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood, only serum may be used.
- Collection
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Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).
Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube.
- Handling Instructions
- Quantity
-
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3mL serum
Processing
- Processing
Blood: Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder for long term storage. Do not freeze/thaw.
Outside Laboratories: Ship samples on Dry Ice, do not freeze/thaw. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack), shipment time must not to exceed 7 days from collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 7 days old will be rejected.
Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid or plasma. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Clinical Virology (CVIR)
- Performing Location(s)
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Other Virology
206-685-8037Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102 - Frequency
- Monday - Friday
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 86787
- LOINC
- 44771-4
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW514