| Ordering Code | 721 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Varicella-Zoster Ab IgG Qualitative |
| Alias | VZV Antibody, IgG Qualitative |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 2 Days Frozen: 1 Month |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 2 Days |
| Methodology | Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varicella-Zoster Ab IgG Qualitative | ALL | See report. |