HERPES (HSV-2) TYPE SPECIFIC ANTIBODY, BLOOD
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a serum gel tube or a plain, red-top tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and refrigerate a minimum of 0.2 mL of serum overnight and on weekends.
	Reference Values:
		Negative:	No detectable IgG antibody to HSV-2
		Equivocal:	Presence or absence of detectable levels of IgG antibody to HSV-2 cannot be determined and test should be repeated
		Positive:	Detectable levels of IgG antibody to HSV-2
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-8 days
	CPT Code:
		86696
	Care Manager Order Name:
		HSV2 Type Specific ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Herpes Simplex Immunoglobulin G,Type 2
	Cerner Order Name:
		HSV2 Type Spec

Last Updated 03/09