Test Directory
4310 Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 & 2 IgM
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
9 days 2-8°C
Index Value:
<0.90=Negative for anti-HSV 1 and 2 IgM
0.90-1.09=Equivocal for anti-HSV 1 and/or 2 IgM
>=1.10=Positive for anti-HSV 1 and/or 2 IgM
<0.90=Negative for anti-HSV 1 and 2 IgM
0.90-1.09=Equivocal for anti-HSV 1 and/or 2 IgM
>=1.10=Positive for anti-HSV 1 and/or 2 IgM
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
ELISA
Schedule
Mon,Wed,Fri
Turn-Around Time
48-72hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
CPT Codes
86695,86696
