Test Directory
4243 Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 & 2 IgG Ab
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose infection with the herpes simplex virus.
CPT Codes
86695;86696
