Reference Interval:
0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected.
0.90-1.09 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to varicella-zoster virus detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.
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| Interpretive Data: |
The detection of antibodies to varicella-zoster in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.
Please refer to Statement E in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86787
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