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HelpTest Code LAB162 VARICELLA IgG ANTIBODY
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB162 | VARI | FAH5554 | 15410-4 |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| Varicella IgG Ab | 12301002235 | VARI | FAH5554 | 15410-4 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.3 mL | 7 days |
| Yellow Microtainer | Refrigerate | 0.6 mL | 7 days |
Samples that are markedly lipemic, markedly hemolyzed or markedly icteric are not acceptable.
*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday-Friday, run starts at 9 am / 3 days / Not available STAT
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Varicella IgG Antibody | 86787 |
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Reference Range
All ages:
Negative: Absence of detectable Varicella Zoster virus IgG antibodies. A negative result indicated no detectable antibody, but does not rule out acute infection.
Equivocal: Recommend collecting a second sample for testing in no less than one to two weeks.
Positive: Presence of detectable Varicella Zoster virus IgG antibodies.
Section
Chemistry-2
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes