Varicella zoster virus antibody, IgG, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Alphabetical Test listing

Varicella zoster virus antibody, IgG, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

VZV
CSF VZV
Herpes Zoster Antibodies CSF
Varicella-Zoster Antibody CSF
Varicella-zoster IgG CSF
VZ AB IgG CSF
VZ Ab, CSF

Useful for:

Generally not recommended for the diagnosis of acute disease/encephalitis
May aid in diagnosing Varicella zoster virus vasculopathy

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 2 weeks

Frozen - 1 year

Ambient - 8 hours

Reason for rejection:

Contaminated specimen
Heat-inactivated specimen
Hemolyzed specimen
Xanthochromic specimen

Performing lab:

ARUP Laboratories Inc (0054444) via LabCorp (828733): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Semi-quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference ranges:

Negative (≤ 134.9 IV)

Equivocal (135.0-164.9 IV)

Positive (≥165.1 IV)

Clinical information:

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.

CPT codes:

86787

LOINC code:

Result 58755-0

Date created:

05/22/2019

Revised date:

12/18/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023