Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody IgG

Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV)

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Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Documentation of previous infection with VZV in an individual without a previous record of immunization to VZV. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a herpes virus, causes 2 distinct exanthematous (rash-associated) diseases:

Chickenpox (Varicella) and Herpes zoster (Shingles).

Chickenpox is a highly contagious, though typically benign disease, usually contracted during childhood. IgG-class antibodies to varicella-zoster virus may be present in serum specimens from individuals who have received blood products within the past several months but have not been immunized or experienced past infection with this virus. Serum specimens drawn early during acute phase of infection may be negative for IgG-class antibodies to this virus.

Test Code: IM030

Technique: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

Sample: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Barrier Tube).

Temperature: 2-8°C

Reported on: 3rd working day by 7:00 p.m.