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Test Code VZG Varicella Zoster IgG

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH ** 

 

Specimen Type:  Serum
Ambient:  2 days
Refrigerate:  2 weeks
Frozen:  1 year

 

Reference Interval

Non-reactive: < 100 mIU/mL
Reactive:       ≥ 100 mIU/mL

Days and Times Performed

Tuesday, Friday, TAT 2-5 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Service Code

0031765

Update

last updated 23/08/2022

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis:  NA
Icterus: NA
Lipaemic: NA
Others:  NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

A “reactive” result suggests previous exposure or immunisation to Varicella zoster

Alias

VZV Antibody IgG, Varicella-Zoster
Virus Antibody IgG