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Varicella-Zoster Virus IgM antibody

RV0140M

eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

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Criteria for Unacceptable Specimen

Critical Result

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Routine cases: 1 - 4 days Urgent cases: 3 - 4 hours
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sarurday: 0800 hrs to 1200 hrs Test setup every Tuesday and Friday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	To diagnose acute varicella infection, send single acute sample for VZV IgM antibody and a second serum taken two weeks later for VZV total CF antibody on the pair.