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Varicella zoster Virus Antibody, IgM

MVZM

Container

Red top or SST tube

Normal Volume

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL serum

Offsite Collection

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Onsite Collection

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube.

Days Set Up

Monday - Sunday

Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Test Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range

Negative

Test Usage

Diagnosing acute-phase infection with VZV.

Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

LOINC

43588-3

CPT Coding

86787

M Fee Code

36568

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