| Varicella Zoster Serology |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | Include relevant clinical information on request form. |
| Container(s): | | Serum (gold-top) |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Availability: | | Test performed daily (Mon-Fri). |
| | Laboratory: | | Serology (8382-9173) |
| Synonyms: | | Chicken Pox Serology |
| | Herpes Zoster Serology |
| | Shingles Serology |
| | VZV Serology |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and | | Centrifuge sample, store and transport serum at 4°C |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1). Room temperature, deliver to |
| | testing lab. |
| Mnemonic: |
| | GEcode: | | VZG |
| | SydPath | | Serology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |