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HelpTest Code LAB20529 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type Specific IgG Antibodies
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
HERPG
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen:14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
?0.90 Index Negative: No antibody detected
0.91 – 1.09 Index Equivocal: Repeat testing in 4 – 6 weeks
?1.10 Index Positive: IgG antibody to HSV-I/HSV-II detected, which may indicate current or previous exposure.
Performed
Sunday-Thursday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
86695, 86696
Unacceptable Conditions
Severely Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, plasma