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HelpTest Code VZVG Varicella IgG
Specimen Type
BloodSerum
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture.
Specimens must be properly labelled with the patient’s name, hospital identification number, time and date of collection, and initials of person collecting specimen.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Varicella Ab Screen; Chickenpox Immune Status; Herpes Zoster Screen for Immune Status; Shingles Screen for Immune Status; Varicella-Zoster Screen; VZV Screen;
EPIC Code
LAB162
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, EDTA (Lavender) plasma
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7am to 11pm