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HelpTest Code HSV12G Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
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Test ID |
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HSV12G |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB4039 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a serum separator tube or red serum tube.
Transport Information:
Spin down and send 0.6 mL of serum refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume
0.4 mL of serum (approximately 0.8 mL of whole blood based upon normal patient hematocrit)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days - Preferred
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Report Availibility
Performed:
Daily
Analytical Time:
Same day/1 day
Methodology
Immunoassay