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HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE SPECIFIC IGG ANTIBODIES
Test CodeLAB304513
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
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.
