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Test Code VZVMCSF Varicella Zoster, IgM, CSF

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code: ZW83 and use name of test: Varicella Zoster, IgM, CSF
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Computer the statement "Quest # 61030"

Includes: VZV Antibody, Total, ACIF and VZV Antibody (IgM), IFA

Methodology

Anti-Complement Immunofluorescence (ACIF) and

Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

 

 

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

 

 

 

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

 

 

Shipping Requirements

Send Ambient

 

 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-FrI

 

Add 3 days for shipping to Mayo and then from Mayo to Quest (Will take longer if weekend)