- Test Name
- VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS Ab IgM
- Aliases
- Chicken Pox, Shingles
- Provincial Mnemonic
- VZVABM
- LOINC Test Code
- 21597-0
- Description and Primary Use
- Serology to diagnose acute Varicella infection
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 96 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Minimum volume 0.6ml
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18