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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Not recommended. Refer to Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (0060042) or Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR (2013305).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
CSF.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or xanthochromic specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
0.90 ISR or less
Negative - No significant level of IgM antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.
0.91-1.09 ISR
Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 ISR or greater
Positive - Significant level of IgM antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected, which may indicate current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
The detection of antibodies to varicella-zoster in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Modified FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Herpes Zoster
Varicella Zoster Virus CSF IgM
VZV CSF IgM
Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, IgM by ELISA (CSF)
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