Varicella-Zoster Virus by-ACIF VZVACIF

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus by ACIF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus by ACIF

EPIC Order Name

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) 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 Type

Blood

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

Result Interpretation

≥ 1:4
 
TAT: 3 - 5 Days

Forms