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