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Test Code
VAGSF
Test Name
Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgG
CPT Codes
86787
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Clinical Utility
Generally not recommended for the diagnosis of acute disease/encephalitis. May aid in diagnosing varicella-zoster virus vasculopathy.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid

 

Collection Container: Sterile, Non-additive Container (CSF) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen via lumbar puncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 0.5 mL of CSF to a sterile aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

8 hours

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

1 year
Causes for Rejection
  • Contaminated
  • Heat-inactivated
  • Hemolyzed
  • Xanthochromic specimens.
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Herpes Zoster Antibodies CSF
  • Varicella-Zoster Antibody CSF
  • Varicella-zoster IgG CSF
  • VZ AB IgG CSF
  • VZ Ab, CSF
  • CSF VZV
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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