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23194 Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibody - IgG

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibody - IgG
Test Code: HSV12AB
Synonyms/Keywords
HSV IgG Antibody, HSV IgG​
Useful For
Detects type-specific IgG antibodies in patients with recent or past, symptomatic or asymptomatic, infection. The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antibody assay allows detection of Type 1 (gG1) and/or Type 2 (gG2) HSV antibodies. The presence of antibodies to either or both HSV types indicate exposure but does not differentiate between recent and past infection. HSV infected individuals may not be seropositive in the early stage of primary disease. If clinically indicated, retesting of these patients in 4-6 weeks is recommended.​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Serum​ Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Collection Processing Instructions

​Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerate​ 7 days​
Frozen > 7 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ Multiplex Flow Immunoassay/Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield Negative
Interpretation
Reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.  ​​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86695​ ​ 1​ Herpes simplex 1 ​ ​
86696​ ​ 1​ Herpes simplex 2 ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
HSV IgG Antibody, HSV IgG​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Cerner ​Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibody-IgG
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Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Serum​ Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Collection Processing

​Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerate​ 7 days​
Frozen > 7 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Useful For
Detects type-specific IgG antibodies in patients with recent or past, symptomatic or asymptomatic, infection. The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antibody assay allows detection of Type 1 (gG1) and/or Type 2 (gG2) HSV antibodies. The presence of antibodies to either or both HSV types indicate exposure but does not differentiate between recent and past infection. HSV infected individuals may not be seropositive in the early stage of primary disease. If clinically indicated, retesting of these patients in 4-6 weeks is recommended.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield Negative
Interpretation
Reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.  ​​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ Multiplex Flow Immunoassay/Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86695​ ​ 1​ Herpes simplex 1 ​ ​
86696​ ​ 1​ Herpes simplex 2 ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.