Laboratory Services
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 IgG and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 IgG
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 IgG and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 IgG
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| Synonym(s) |
Includes HSV 1 IgG and HSV 2 IgG, HSV 1 and 2, IgG
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| Test ID |
HSV12G
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin, K2EDTA, K3EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. greater than 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
48 hours at 20‑25 °C, 7 days at 2‑8 °C, 12 weeks at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C).
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
86695
86696 |
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| Reference Range |
Non reactive
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
5206-8, 5209-2
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