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HSV-2 IgG Inhibition, IA
Test Code37529
CPT Codes
86696
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic Transport Vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Morning
Report available: Next Day
Report available: Next Day
Reference Range
Interpretive Criteria:
% inhibition <60 NEGATIVE
% inhibition > or = 60 POSITIVE
% inhibition <60 NEGATIVE
% inhibition > or = 60 POSITIVE
Clinical Significance
This test is designed to further characterize samples giving positive results in HSV-2 type-specific IgG assays. The inhibitory effect of native HSV antigens on serum reactivity in the type-specific HSV-2 IgG assay is measured.
