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Unit Code 800196:
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

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Method Description

The presence or absence of IgG class antibody to VZV is

determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

The presence or absence of IgM class antibody to VZV is determined

by an immunofluorescence assay (IFA). (Landry ML, Cohen SD,

Mayo DR, et al:  Comparison of fluorescent-antibody to membrane-

antigen test, indirect immunofluorescence assay, and a commercial

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for determination of antibody

to varicella-zoster virus. J Clin Microbiol 1987;25:832-835)

Performing Laboratory Location

Jacksonville

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