VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY IGM
| Synonyms: | Chicken Pox; VZM |
| Computer Code: | (VZME) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (red microtainer). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | See Addendum XIV interpviralantibodytiters14.pdf |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HEP/ VIRUS |
| Test Frequency: | Weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86787 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |