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