Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Varicella IgM
Alias or Abbreviation:Zoster IgM
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Serology Ext 88255
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:RFVAR
Tests in Profile:VARMR,VARIG
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:7-10days
Test Code:BLREF
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Please discuss with Consultant Microbiologist before requesting. Not useful for making a diagnosis during the acute infection, as it takes up to 2 weeks for IgM antibodies to be formed.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge
Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Heartlands Hospital,Bordesley Green East,B'HAM,B9 5ST (Tel: 0121 424 1241)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:BMHM
