Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
VZV; Chicken Pox; Shingles; Herpes Zoster
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01106
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86787
Revised
09-27-22