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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) CFT Ab Anti-HSV total Ab)

Test Code:

RV0034

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 - 6 days after acute or convalescent serum is received.

Reference Value(s)

 

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Virology

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs
Test setup every Tuesday and Thursday

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Additional Information

i) To diagnose acute infection, send acute sample for Herpes Simplex Virus IgM antibody and a second serum taken 14 days later for CF antibody on the pair.
ii) For transplant patients, to detemine baseline HSV titres, send single sample for Herpes Simplex CF antibody. Where possible, send samples for virus isolation for the diagnosis of Herpes Simplex Virus infections.

Change History Notes

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Keywords

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