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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