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Test Code Billings Clinic: 7851 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2, IgG Antibody Index, Serum and Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Montana Public Health Laboratory, Helena, Montana

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

Serum and spinal fluid are required for this test.

 

Serum

  • Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). 
  • Spin down and send 2 mL of serum. 
  • Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
  • Indicate serum on request form.
  • Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Spinal Fluid

  • 2 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile vial or other suitable fluid container.
  • Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
  • Indicate spinal fluid on request form.
  • Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid).

Reference Values

Reference values are included with patient’s report.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86695 - HSV-1 antibody

86696 - HSV-2 antibody