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Epic EAP: LAB163
Epic Description: VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY, IGM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL | |
| Alternate |
|
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 8766
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/TestDetail.action?tabName=OrderingInfo&ntc=8683
Assay Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 – 3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86787
Patient Preparation
None