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HelpTest Code LAB3537 Varicella Zoster Immune Status
Additional Codes
VS IS
Clinical System Name
Varicella Zoster Immune Status
Synonyms
Chicken Pox; Varicella IgG; Varicella Zoster Titer-1 Serum; VZ Antibody; VZ IS
Description
Determination of immune status to Varicella Zoster (chicken pox).
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red 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
Off-site collection: Spin blood, transfer serum to a plastic aliquot container. Ship 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 |
CPT Codes
86787