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Test Code LAB162 Varicella IgG

Important Note

This test checks for immunity to Chicken Pox

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

RRMC Special Chemistry

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 ml

Specimen Stability Information

Centrifuge collection tube as soon as possible

Specimen is stable at 2 to 8°C for 7 days.

Separate and freeze at -20°C if testing is delayed greater than 7 days

Reject Due To

Grossly hemolyzed

Grossly lipemic

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday

Method Name

Indirect Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

CPT Code Information

86787  Antibody; varicella-zoster

Billing Code

2071843

Reference Values

Results:

Negative- Below 135 Index Value

Equivocal- Between 135 and 165 Index Value

Positive- Above 165 Index Value