| 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 |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
To screen for or diagnose infection with the herpes simplex virus.
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CPT Codes
86695;86696
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