Varicella-Zoster IgG
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB162 Varicella zoster Antibody, IgG
Test Information
Qualitative detection of specific IgG antibodies to varicella-zoster (VZV) in serum.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 0.2 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY IGG HT | 15410-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
72 Hours
CPT Code(s)
86787
Performing Lab Section
Special Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)