Varicella IgM, qualitative
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Red gel
Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
3-7 days
Batched testing performed Tuesday and Thursday
Availability
Routine
Algorithm
Equivocal or positive result will reflex to IFA confirmation test
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Immunology
Instrumentation/Methodology
ELISA
Reference Ranges
Negative ≤0.90
Equivocal 0.91 to 1.09
Positive ≥1.10
CPT
86787