HSV 1 and 2-Specific Ab, IgG

Test Code
164905


Alias/See Also
Herpes 1 and 2; HSV Types 1- and 2-Specific Antibody, IgG; HSV-1 and HSV-2


CPT Codes
86695, 86696

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Setup Schedule
Daily 3rd shift




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