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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies, Qualitative, IgM

TEST 096776
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CPT 86787
Synonyms
  • VZV IgM

Test Details

Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

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Use

This test may aid in the diagnosis of acute and recent infection with varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The presence of IgM-class antibodies to VZV is suggestive of acute or recent infection; however, results should be correlated with clinical presentation. VZV IgM may also be detectable in individuals recently immunized against VZV or individual's with reactivation of latent virus.

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

Information on collection, storage, and volume

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma samples

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