Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
Order Name
VZV Ab IgG CSF
Test Number: 5194534
Revision Date 02/02/2026
Test Number: 5194534
Revision Date 02/02/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
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Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay | 58755-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.3 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This is for Ascension Local Area Hospitals Only Specimen: CSF 0.5 mL (Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Note: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing). Container: CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) or Sterile Screwtop container Storage Instructions: Refrigerate Stability: Room temperature up to 8 hours Refrigerate 2 weeks Frozen 1 year Cause for Rejection: Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or xanthochromic specimens. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4-6 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 828733 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86787 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |