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Herpes Simplex Type Specific Antibodies
Test Name
Herpes Simplex Type Specific Antibodies
Test Code
THSV4 (THSV)
Specimen Type
Serum - Gel
Minimum Volume
3mL
Comments
Typing only available for IgG.
Herpes Simplex IgM serology is no longer performed by this laboratory.
Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency
Weekly