Herpes Simplex Virus (1, 2) IgG Antibody Differentiation

Test Code
119222


Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens to sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Not established
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days


Methodology
Immunoblot

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 3-5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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