Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Useful for determining immune status.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plain, red-top tube (1 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Immune or nonimmune
Day(s) Test Set Up
Wednesday