657

Test CODE NAME

657

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, IgG

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:  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

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 

Stability : After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen: 1 month

At Accu Reference: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.

Remark: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. 

Rejection criteria: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, mislabeled, sample without a test request , broken or damaged tube.
 

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *  
CPT Code(s): 86695
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