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HelpTest Code VZIGG Varicella Zoster IgG Assay
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube (no gel)
Units
N/A
Reference Ranges
Positive test results (≥0.90)
Negative test results (<0.60)
Equivocal test results (≥0.60 / <0.90)
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | If grossly hemolyzed foot-note accordingly |
| Icterus | If grossly icterus foot-note accordingly |
| Lipemia | If grossly lipemic air-fuge prior to analysis |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 1 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 5 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Code(s)
86787