Specimen Requirements
Title
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay
Stability
Room temp: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 48 hours, Frozen: Undetermined
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-3 days performed Sunday, Thursday
Clinical Use
Test Code
VZMS