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Home Our Specialties Elab Book Varicella-Zoster Virus (Rapid) IgG Antibody. Call Lab first.

Varicella-Zoster Virus (Rapid) IgG Antibody. Call Lab first.

RV0140E

eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

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Specimen Collection

Sample Collection and Despatch Services

Supplies

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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 Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 day
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Stat for urgent cases
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	For urgent screening for immunity.