Herpes Simplex IgM

Test Name

Herpes Simplex IgM

Alternate Description

HSV IgM

LIS Code

HSMT

Availability

Twice a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top Tube

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 IgM

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 mL Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Weekly

Test Results

Positive or Negative