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HelpTest Code LAB3002 Varicella Zoster Immune Status Employee
Clinical System Name
Employee Varicella Zoster Immune Status
Synonyms
Chicken Pox; Varicella IgG
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Lavender/EDTA or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.75 mL
Note: Avoid hemolysis
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: CPA Fridge; FrigF rack.
Enter employee number when prompted by Epic. Spin sample and transfer serum to plastic aliquot tube labeled with large Epic label.
Note: Minimum volume of 0.3 mL may be shared between E VZ IS, E RUB IS, E MUMPS IS, and E Meas IS
Off-site collection: Spin blood, separate, and send refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| separated serum | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | 1 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 1-3 d |
Contact the Chemistry Lab for requests outside the stated availability 206-987-2565.
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: 206-987-2617
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200
Analytical Volume: 0.250 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Reactive | Presumed immune |
| Equivocal | |
| Non-reactive (negative) | Presumed to have no immunity |
Description
Determination of immune status of Varicella Zoster (chicken pox) for employees. Patients should use VZ IS.