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Test ID FVZGC Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF

Method Name

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reporting Name

VZV Antibody IgG CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile plastic container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 0.5 mL CSF in sterile plastic container.

2. Ship refrigerated.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reference Values

0.9 S/CO or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.

 

1.0 S/CO or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected, which may indicate a current or past varicella-zoster infection.

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

86787

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FVZGC VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z4272 VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Report Available

3 to 5 days

NY State Approved

No