Test Code VZVMCSF Varicella Zoster, IgM, CSF
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)