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FVZVS<br />

91685<br />

SVZP<br />

84424<br />

are at risk of suffering unusually severe reactions to VZV infections. The infection in pregnant women<br />

may spread through the placenta to the fetus, causing congenital disease in the infant. Immunosuppressed<br />

patients in hospitals may contract severe nosocomial infections from others who have active VZV<br />

infections. Therefore, serologic screening of direct health care providers (physicians, allied health care<br />

personnel) and individuals in high-risk groups is necessary to avoid uncontrolled spread of infection.<br />

Useful For: Determining the immune status of individuals to varicella-zoster virus<br />

Interpretation: A negative IgG result indicates absence of prior exposure to varicella-zoster virus<br />

(VZV) and nonimmunity. A positive IgG result indicates prior exposure to VZV and immunity. Equivocal<br />

results should be followed up by repeat testing on a new specimen.<br />

Reference Values:<br />

Negative (reported as positive or negative)<br />

A negative result indicates nonimmunity.<br />

Clinical References: 1. Gallagher J, Quaid B, Cryan B: Susceptibility to varicella zoster virus<br />

infection in health care workers. Occup Med (Oxf) 1996;46:289-292 2. Arvin AM: Varicella-zoster virus.<br />

Clin Microbiol Rev 1996;9:361-381<br />

Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody (Total, IgM), ACIF/IFA,<br />

Serum<br />

Reference Values:<br />

Reference Range:<br />

VZV Total AB (ACIF):

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