ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050291: Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG & IgM |
| Test Mnemonic: HERP PAN | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Acute and convalescent specimens must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to individual components. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86694 HSV IgM; 86694 Herpes type 1 and 2 IgG nonspecific |