Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) by ACIF

Synonyms

• LAB11859
• VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS (VZV) BY ACIF
• Varicella Zoster Virus by-ACIF
• VZV BY ACIF
• VZVACIF

Cerner Name

Varicella-Zoster Virus by-ACIF

Clinical Info

A positive titer (≥1:4) by anticomplement immunofluorescence (ACIF) indicates a history of past infection by Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV). This antibody is usually detectable within 2 days after the onset of rash and is, thereafter, detectable for life. Conversely, the absence of detectable antibody can be used as evidence of susceptibility to varicella (chickenpox).
NOTE: ACIF: Anticomplement Immunofluorescence

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL serum ( 0.8 mL min)

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.8 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Room Temperature
Stability:  7 Days Room Temperature
                14 Days  Refrigertated
                30 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
                14 Days  Refrigertated
                30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Anti-Complement Immunofluorescence (ACIF)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86787
 
 

PDM

5900122

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