Varicella Zoster Immune Status

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General Information

Lab Name
Varicella Zoster Immune Status
Lab Code
VZIS
Epic Name
Varicella zoster Immune Status
Description

The detection of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG class antibodies in human sera by the FDA approved LIAISON® Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Assay. Results are reported as either:

  • Evidence of past infection with Varicella zoster virus or administration of specific immuno-globulins.
  • No serologic evidence of past infection with Varicella Zoster virus.

Performance of the LIAISON® Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Assay has not been established for CSF

For CSF, see Varicella Zoster Quantitative by PCR [VZVQN].

Synonyms
Chicken Pox, Varicella Zoster Titer, VZV IgG
Components
Code Name
VZS Varicella Zoster Immune Status Result
IN15 Varicella Zoster Immune Status Interp

Interpretation

Method

The method for the qualitative determination of specific IgG to varicella-zoster virus is an indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood, only serum may be used.
Collection

Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).

Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL serum
Minimum: 0.3mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Blood: Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder for long term storage. Do not freeze/thaw.

Outside Laboratories: Store samples at 2–8°C and ship with an ice pack. Shipment time must not exceed 7 days from the collection date. Samples stored at 2–8°C for more than 7 days will be rejected.

If the time from collection to receipt at the University of Washington will exceed 7 days, ship samples on dry ice. Do not freeze/thaw samples.

Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid or plasma. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Clinical Virology(CVIR)
Frequency
Monday - Friday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Other Virology
206-685-8037

Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86787
LOINC
44771-4
Interfaced Order Code
UOW514