Qualitative assay that uses an immunoblot format for the differentiation of HSV types 1 and 2 IgG antibodies. This is a second-order test for selected patients with positive Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type specific IgG antibodies results.
Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated
Immunoblot (IBL)
Negative