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Test Code: VZ Preferred Name Varicella Zoster serology

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:2 hours

Test Frequency:Daily M-F

Routine:24 hours

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:2 weeks

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	Blood (adult)	8 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
	Blood (paediatric)	2 mL	4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

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GENERAL NOTES

1. The diagnosis of Chicken Pox/Shingles is made most rapidly and directly by PCR by collecting a swab in viral transport medium from a skin lesion. Please see Varicella zoster PCR (VZVPCR) test.

**Please specifically requested Varicella IgM if investigating acute infection **

2. Serology (IgG) can be used to determine current immune status to Varicella Zoster.