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Test Code HSVABS Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1- and Type 2- Ab, IgG

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen:

1.0mL serum/gel

 

Acceptable Specimen:

1.0mL serum/red top without gel

Transport Temperature/Stability

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

 

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Refrigerated:  7 days

Frozen:  >7 days

Components Included in Test

HSV-1 IgG/index

HSV-2 IgG/index

Performing Laboratory

Willis-Knighton Medical Center

2600 Greenwood Road

Shreveport, LA  71103