Varicella Zoster Immune Status
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
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
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.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| Other |
Virology
206-685-8037 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday - Friday
Available STAT?
No