Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for HSV Type Specific Antibody (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
30th May 2024	External Transport Instructions		Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Alternative Names:

Herpes Simplex Virus Type Specific Antibody

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HST

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must specify that type specific antibodies are required or a combined HSV 1 & HSV 2 EIA will be performed.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly