HSV 1/2 Antibody IgM, EIA
Order Code:
HSVM
Test Summary
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum in SST (speckled top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Ret top; Avoid hemolysis, invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled or gold top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Order Code
HSVM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5854
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86695
- 86696
Billing Code
- 300590
- 300591
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum in SST (speckled top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Ret top; Avoid hemolysis, invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled or gold top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days