HSV 2 Serology
General Information
- Lab Name
- HSV 2 Serology
- Lab Code
- HSV2S
- Components
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Code Name HSV2AB HSV 2 Antibody Result HSVIN2 HSV 2 Serology Interpretation
Interpretation
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Peripheral Blood
- Collection
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- Preferred specimen: Serum, EDTA plasma, and Li-heparin plasma.
- Also Acceptable: Gel separated tubes are acceptable.
- Quantity
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Requested: 1 mL plasma/serum
Minimum: 0.3 mL plasma/serum
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Whole blood should be spun down within 8 hours.
Storage stability:
- Serum and plasma samples should be transported and stored at 2–8 °C for up to 7 days.
- Frozen serum and plasma samples are acceptable and should remain frozen until testing is performed.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Central Lab Virology(RVIR)
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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CL Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Virology 1601 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057Phone: 206-685-6656 option 8
Hours of Operation:
Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86696
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW6532