Test Code LAB508 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 2 IgG Antibodies
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of HSV 2 infection
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient<48 hours/Refrigerated>48 hours
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 48 hours |
Refrigerated | 7 days | |
Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Values
Non-reactive: < 1.0 COI
Reactive: ≥ 1.0 COI
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86696