Not a stand-alone test. Order in conjunction with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG by CIA (0050294). Because glycoprotein antibodies may require 3-6 months to form, follow-up testing is recommended to confirm a negative IgG glycoprotein result in the context of positive HSV Types 1 or 2 antibody results.
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Serum Separator Tube (SST).
- Specimen Preparation
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Contaminated, heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or severely icteric specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Effective February 18, 2014 | |
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0.90 IV or less | Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G. |
0.91-1.09 IV | Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. |
1.10 IV or greater | Positive - IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection. |
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0050292 | HSV 1 Glycoprotein G Ab, IgG | 42337-6 |
- HerpeSelect
- HSV 1
- HSV Type 1 glycoprotein G
- HSV Type 1 IgG Specific Ab
- HSV typing 1
- HSV-1