| Test Name: Varicella-zoster Virus antibodies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | VZVA | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 3 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | 3 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | IgG immunity screen performed daily, IgM test for the diagnosis of acute infection is performed twice weekly | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | For post exposure testing in pregnancy, please indicate the circumstances of the exposure and the date if known. For acute infection, provide date of onset of illness. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||