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Unit Code 80964:
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgM, Serum

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s).

Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a screw-

capped, round-bottom, plastic vial. Forward promptly.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Ambient OK\Frozen OK

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum  

Anticoagulants Other Than:           NA

Hemolysis:                                          Yes

Thawing:                                              No

Lipemia:                                               Yes

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m.

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