TEST ID FVZGC Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
Reporting Name
VZV Antibody IgG CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen 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 |
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | Reject |
Specimens other than CSF Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens Xanthochromic specimens (yellow color) |
Reject |
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
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
86787