Varicella Zoster Serology

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VZIG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4117

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

URGENT SAMPLES:Samples that are always urgent are, exposure in pregnancy and staff chickenpox contacts. Check with NSH if Evolis staff will be available to perform test urgently. If no staff available at NSH, code as VZVG (IgG)and send by taxi to LabPlus. Discuss all samples that are being sent to LabPlus urgently with LabPlus prior to sending.

Sample Stability

4 days

Synonyms

Varicella Zoster Virus IgG (Immune Status)
VZV IgG (Immune Status)
VZV Serology

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 19/08/2025