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HelpTEST ID FVZGC Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
Reporting Name
VZV Antibody IgG CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid (CSF)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
0.99 S/CO or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable varicella-zoster IgG antibody.
1.00 S/CO or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster 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