Varicella Zoster IgG (VZV IgG)

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Indications

Not recommended for diagnosis of acute VZV infections. Some clinical situations require urgent VZV IgG testing. We can provide a VZV IgG result within 2 hours on a weekday ( if received by 3pm ). Such requests need to come through the medical virologist ( 66477, 14524 )

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Sample Type

Clotted Blood Sample, Serum, Plasma

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Reference Range

Not Applicable

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Turnaround Time

Within 2 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Please note negative results will require confirmation which will effect turnround time For acute Infection ( vesicular rash ) please refer to VZV PCR

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See Also

VZV PCR

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