Herpes Simplex Virus Specific Serology

Test information: Herpes Simplex Virus Specific Serology is a typing assay that allows detection of type specific IgM and total antibody. Do not request for acute diagnosis. Herpes Simplex Virus type-specific antibodies may take as long as 4 - 6 weeks to appear after initial infection.

Availability: Referred to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 4 Days upon receipt at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Related Tests:

• Herpes simplex virus 1 PCR (Rash)
• Herpes simplex virus 2 PCR (Rash)
• Viral Meningitis PCR

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Top Sarstedt;

Analytes

• Herpes simplex virus 1 (Human herpesvirus 1) antibodies;
• Herpes simplex virus 2 (Human herpesvirus 2) antibodies;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5 - 10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Availability: Not detected / Detected

UKAS number

10175

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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