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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, IgG
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Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA ) |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml Specimen Preparation: All human Serum Samples are considered to be potentially infective and are to be treated as such. Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated at 2-8°C : 1 week, Frozen at (–20°C or below): 1 month At Accu Reference: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks. Rejection Criteria: 1. Any sample that is mislabeled 2. Any sample without a test request 3. Any broken or damaged tubes. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 86696 |