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HelpTest Code LAB3537 Varicella Zoster Immune Status
Additional Codes
VS IS
Clinical System Name
Varicella Zoster Immune Status
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 |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: 206-987-2617
Synonyms
Chicken Pox; Varicella IgG; Varicella Zoster Titer-1 Serum; VZ Antibody; VZ IS
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 1-3 d |
Contact the Chemistry Lab for requests outside the stated availability 206-987-2565.
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