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
For manual orders, download the GPHL Submission Form
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
LOINC/Test Codes
17850-9 (Test code: IM17)