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HSV-2 IgG Inhibition, IA
Test Code17171
CPT Codes
86696<br /> **Non-orderable test code**
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Interpretive Criteria:
% Inhibition <30 Negative
% Inhibition > or = 30 Positive
% Inhibition <30 Negative
% Inhibition > or = 30 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.
