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HelpTest ID FVZGC Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
Specimen Required
Collect 0.5 mL CSF in sterile plastic container and ship refrigerate.
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reporting Name
VZV Antibody IgG CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
134.9 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.
135.0 - 164.9 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10 - 14 days may be helpful.
165.0 IV 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
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.CPT Code Information
86787