HSV Type 1-Specific Ab, IgG (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000586


Alias/See Also
LAB2955: Herpes Simplex Type 1, IgG | LABCORP EAP: 164897


CPT Codes
86695x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Detection of antibodies specific to herpes type 1 and/or 2 only Specimen: Serum Volume: 1.5 mL Minimum Volume: 1 mL Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Storage Instructions: Refrigerate. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature and for seven days refrigerated. For storage longer than seven days, freeze the specimen.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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