Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG by CIA
0050294
Ordering Recommendation
Not a stand-alone test. Order in conjunction with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG by CIA (0050292).
Mnemonic
HERP II
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Serum separator tube.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Plasma or urine. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens. CSF (refer to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG by ELISA, CSF, test code 0050359).
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
| Effective February 18, 2014 | |
|---|---|
| 0.90 IV or less | Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G. |
| 0.91-1.09 IV | Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. |
| 1.10 IV or greater | Positive - IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection. |
Interpretive Data
Individuals infected with HSV may not exhibit detectable IgG antibody to type-specific HSV antigens 1 and 2 in the early stages of infection. Detection of antibody presence in these cases may only be possible using a non-type specific screening test.
Note
CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050294 | HSV 2 Glycoprotein G Antibody, IgG | 42338-4 |
Aliases
- Herpes Simplex glycoprotein G
- HerpeSelect
- HSV 2 typing
- HSV Type 2 IgG Specific Ab
- HSV typing
- HSV-2