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Test Code LAB2420 Varicella-Zoster Immune Status, Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
VAR ZOSTER IMMUNE LAB2420 VZVIM

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen 2 months OK/Ambient NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday 7am to 2pm

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

SMDC Clinical Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86787

Reference Values

Negative: <135.0: indicates nonimmunity

Equivocal: ≥135.0 to <165.0: recommend retesting a new specimen in 1-2 weeks, if clinically indicated.

Positive: ≥165.0: indicates past exposure and immunity to VZV infection