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Test Code HSV12G Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

PathLab HSV12G
Epic ID LAB4039

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.

 

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and aliquot 0.6 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.4 mL of serum

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 14 days X
Frozen 14 days  
Room Temp Not Acceptable  

 

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory

Methodology

Immunoassay

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Report Available

1 day

CPT Code Information

86695-Herpes simplex, type 1

86696-Herpes simplex, type 2