Test Name
Viral Serology: Varicella Zoster IgG by ELISA
AvailabilityOnce a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer
Summary Test NameViral Serology: Varicella Zoster IgG by ELISA
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml Whole Blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseAllow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into glass 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.
Stat AvailabilityNo
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsWeekly
Test ResultsPos/Neg