HSV-2 IgG
Brief Description
The LIAISON XL® HSV 2 Type Specific assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) technology on the LIAISON XL® Analyzer family for the qualitative determination of IgG antibodies to human herpes simplex Type 2 (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
- GPHL Apollo Web Portal
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Portal Instructions
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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/Order Codes
17851-7 (Order code: 1565)