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Herpes zoster Serology

Source Blood 
Mnemonic PLBL 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

Pediatric: 2 mL in red top tube

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information Submit completed viral history form.  Indicate on requisition whether testing is for immunity or acute infection. 
Testing Location Provincial Laboratory 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) Chicken Pox, Shingles, Varicella Zoster 
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