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Test Code HSVABB Herpes simplex type 1 and 2 IgG Ab

Important Note

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Additional Codes

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Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be rejected.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

N/A

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

CPT Codes

86695, 86696

LOINC Codes

30286695,  30286696

Volume

Preferred Volume

2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability

N/A

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

UCMC Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.

Test Components

Blood

Clinical Indications

N/A

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPlex 2200

Synonyms/Search Keywords

N/A

Last Reviewed Date

08/24/2023

Additional Information

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