Herpes Simplex 1,2 Species Differentiation IgG

Test Name

Herpes Simplex 1, 2 Species Differentiation IgG

Alternate Description

HSV IgG Antibody

LIS Code

HSVGG

Availability

Twice weekly

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

Herpes Simplex 1 IgG and Herpes Simplex 2 IgG

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Herpes Simplex 1,2 Species Differentiation IgG

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3.0 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Weekly

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Test Results

Positive / Negative

Additional Test Information

This test is for species differentiation, only.