serology of viruses
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antibody response to viral antigen exposure, including both infection and immunization. Viral serologic testing is performed in the clinical virology laboratory as well as the clinical chemistry and core laboratories. Tests include:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1:
HIV-1 Rapid Antibody Test (rapid testing is available for needle sticks and pregnant women of unknown serostatus who present in labor)
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody, Total, reflex to HIV-1 Western Blot
Hepatitis Viruses:
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Antibody, Total
HAV Antibody, IgM
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Core Antibody, Total
HBV Core Antibody, IgM
HBV Surface Antibody, Total
HBV Surface Antigen
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody, IgG
Other Infectious Disease Serology:
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 Antibody, Type-Specific IgG
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibody, IgG
CMV Antibody, IgM
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgG
Measles Antibody, IgG
Mumps Antibody, IgG
Rubella Antibody, IgG
Toxoplasma Antibody, IgG
Toxoplasma Antibody, IgM
