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Varicella zoster Virus Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic and immunity testing for varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV IgG testing is performed on all requests. VZV IgM testing is performed if specifically requested of history suggests acute chickenpox infection. However, VZV IgM testing is not routinely recommended due to risk of false positive or false negative results. For laboratory confirmation of chickenpox (varicella) or shingles (zoster), VZV PCR testing is recommended. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. QEII peform IgG and IgM testing, FSH perform IgG testing only |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Chickenpox Serology, Herpes zoster Serology, Shingles Serology, VZV IgG, VZV IgM, VZV Serology, Zoster Serology, |
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Code:
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SPVGO |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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400uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8010 |
| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 24-05-2022 21:46 |