HSV-1 IgG

Brief Description

The LIAISON XL® HSV 1 Type Specific assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) technology on the LIAISON XL® Analyzer for the qualitative determination of IgG antibodies to human herpes simplex Type 1 (HSV) in human serum.

Laboratory Unit

Immunology

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

Specimen Collection

Serum:

Collect in gold top SST tube, centrifuge

Collect in tiger top SST tube, centrifuge

Storage/Transport

Serum separated from the clot can be maintained at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) during transit for no more than seven days after collection.  Serum separated from the clot can be aliquoted, stored frozen (-20°C or colder) and shipped with dry ice. Pack specimens in compliance with government regulations covering the transportation of etiologic agents.

Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Serum

Test Request

Possible Results

  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Unsatisfactory
  • Equivocal

Reference Range

Negative

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Missing testing requisition
  • Missing minimum of 2 patient identifiers
  • Improper labeling
  • Low volume
  • Specimen damaged, broken, or leaking upon arrival
  • Improper storage/transport of specimen
  • No specimen received (empty collection tube).
  • Wrong specimen type
  • Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples
  • Samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination
  • Plasma Samples
  • Refrigerated specimens received over 7 days old

Interfering Substances

Hemolysis, icterus, lipemia, turbidity, microbial contamination, particulate matter or erythrocyte debris

Result Reported

5-7 business days

Fees

Download this pdf file. Fee Schedule

LOINC/Order Codes

17850-9 (Order code: 15600)