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HSV Type 1/2 IgG
Test CodeHSV12T
Alias/See Also
HSV gG-1, HSV gG-2
CPT Codes
86695; 86696
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
none
Instructions
Store sample at room temperature no longer that 8 hours! if testing cannot be performed in 8 hours, store sera at 2 - 8C; after 48 hours sera must be frozen at -20C or below.
Transport Container
RED/1
Transport Temperature
Store sera at 2 - 8C; after 48 hours sera must be frozen at -20C or below.
Specimen Stability
Must be stored at -20C within 48 hours.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
No anticoagulants ot preservatives can be used. Avoid hemolyzed, lipemic or turbid samples.
Methodology
ELISA
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
Report Available
48 hours
Limitations
This test is not intended for donor screening. The performance of this test has not been established for use in pediatric, neonates, or immuno-compromised patients.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
This test is intended for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to HSV types 1 and 2 and may be used for testing in sexually active individuals or pregnant women for aiding in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG infection.The predictive value of positive or negative depends on the population's prevalence.