Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG
HSV-2 Type Specific IgG, HSV-2 Type Specific Antibody, IgG
TEST CODE
3001217
CPT
86696
Expected
Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 Days
Patient Preparation
-
Lab Charge
$48.38
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.0 mL / 0.5 mL minimum
Container
SST (preferred) or Red Top Tube
Preparation
Draw blood in gel-barrier tube and centrifuge. If red top is used, remove the serum and place in a transport tube. Label the transport tube with patient identifiers and specimen type.
Stability
Refrigerated, 7 Days
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Test Details
Methodology
Rejection Criteria
Received after 7 days refrigerated.
Serum not separated from cells.
Hemolyzed sample.
Improper labeling.
Incorrect collection container.
Test Components
Test Code
Test Name
LOINC
3001217
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG
43180-9
