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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Type-Specific Antibody Blood Test, IgG

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The herpes simplex virus 1 type-specific antibody blood test is useful in detecting antibodies specific to herpes type 1.

LabCorp

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Test Code:

164897

CPT Code(s):

86695

Also Known As:

Herpes-1; HSV Type 1-Specific Antibody, IgG; HSV-1

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD

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Test Code:

3636

CPT Code(s):

86695

Also Known As:

Herpes-1; HSV Type 1-Specific Antibody, IgG; HSV-1

Methodology:

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

4-6 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI


Herpes type 1 most commonly causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). Herpes simplex type 1 is transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin. HSV-1 may cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2.

See Also Walk-In Lab's Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 2 Specific Antibodies Blood Test, IgG.  

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