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Test ID BLOD0326 Herpes Simplex Type 1 IgG Antibody

AKA

HSV

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

 

This test requires its own frozen aliquot.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.  

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL    

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     7 days      
 Frozen     Greater than 7 days     Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

CPT

86695

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

Report Available

1 - 3 days