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Epic Code LAB1230005 Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF

Additional Codes

Mayo Code: FVZGC

Epic Code: LAB 1230005

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Type

CSF
Laboratory Test Directory Note:

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile plastic container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 0.5 mL CSF in sterile plastic container.

2. Ship refrigerated.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Specimens other than CSF
Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens
Xanthochromic specimens (yellow color)		 Reject

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Reference Values

0.9 S/CO or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.

 

1.0 S/CO or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected, which may indicate a current or past varicella-zoster infection.

Interpretation

The detection of antibodies to varicella-zoster in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.

Reporting Name

VZV Antibody IgG CSF

Method Name

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT Code Information

86787

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FVZGC VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z4272 VZV Antibody IgG CSF 104459-3

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.