Ordering Recommendation

Methodology

Western Blot

Performed

Varies

Reported

14-34 days

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Do not freeze/thaw.

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86695, 86696

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3016848 HSV Type 1/2 Abs Source 31208-2
3016849 HSV Type 1 Results 33291-6
3016850 HSV Type 2 Results 16955-7
3016851 HSV Type 1/2 Abs Interpretation 44009-9
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.

Aliases

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibodies, IgG by Western Blot, Serum

Univ. of Washington/Laboratory Medicine