VARGM – “Varicella IgG/IgM Antibodies” replaced by VZVGM – “Varicella IgG/IgM Antibodies”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

09/11/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Immediate Update | September 2024

Replacement Test

VARICELLA IgG/IgM ANTIBODIES

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

VARGM

Ordering Code

3017440

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86787 X 2

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

VZVGM

Ordering Code

3000906

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86787 x2

Turnaround Time
2 – 4 days
Performed
Sunday - Friday
Legacy Code
VZVGM

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Heparin, sodium and lithium; K2-EDTA

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples; obvious microbial contamination; heat inactivated samples

Stability

Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<1.00 S/CO Negative
>=1.00 S/CO Positive
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map Changes

LOINC Code

Previous:Updated To:
8047-3 8047-3

Component Name

Previous:Updated To:
Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody

Interface Map for VZVGM

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Varicella IgG/IgM Antibodies3000906
3000904Varicella Zoster IgG Antibody8047-3No
3017400 (current test)Varicella Zoster IgM Antibody8048-1No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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