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HelpTest Code LAB11305 Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
VARM
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
≤0.9 Index Negative
0.91-1.09 Index Equivocal
≥1.10 Index Positive
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday and Thursday
Reported
5 days
CPT Codes
86787