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HelpTest Code VZVG Varicella IgG
Specimen Type
BloodSerum
Preferred Collection Container
SSTAcceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, EDTA (Lavender) plasma
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.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7am to 11pm
EPIC Code
LAB162
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;