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HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE SPECIFIC IGG ANTIBODIES
Test CodeLAB304513
CPT Codes
86695, 86696
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric Volume: 2 Gold top microtainers
Pediatric Volume: 2 Gold top microtainers
Minimum Volume
Required for Testing: 0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top Tube
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Stability: 2-8° C for 7 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to fully fill tube.
Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay on BioPlex 2200
Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday, Dayshift
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Positive results are consistent with current or past infection with HSV-1 or HSV-2. A single positive result should not be used to diagnose
recent infections. Negative or equivocal antibody results can be seen in acute and subacute stages of infection; neither rule out remote
exposure. In these cases, follow-up in 10-14 days is recommended if clinical suspicion for infection persists.
recent infections. Negative or equivocal antibody results can be seen in acute and subacute stages of infection; neither rule out remote
exposure. In these cases, follow-up in 10-14 days is recommended if clinical suspicion for infection persists.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
