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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG and IgM

HERP PAN
Example Reports
Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

Not recommended for herpes simplex virus (HSV) testing; IgM lacks adequate predictive value for acute infection. If pursuing antibody testing, preferred test is Herpes Simplex Type 1 and Type 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibodies, IgG by CIA (0051152). If acute HSV infection is suspected, molecular testing is preferred, refer to Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) Subtype by PCR (2010095).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Refer to individual components.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay /Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  HSV 1 and/or 2 Abs, IgM by ELISA 0.89 IV or less

Interpretive Data




Component
Interpretation
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG by Chemiluminescent Immunoassay 0.89 IV or less: Not Detected.
0.90-1.09 IV: Indeterminate. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Detected.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgM by ELISA 0.89 IV or less: Not Detected.
0.90-1.09 IV: Indeterminate. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Detected. IgM antibody to HSV detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post infection.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86694 x2

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050286 HSV Type 1/2 Combined Ab, IgG 27948-9
0050641 HSV 1 and/or 2 Abs, IgM by ELISA 41399-7
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Aliases

  • HSV 1 and 2
  • HSV 1 and 2 antibody panel
  • HSV 1, 2
  • HSV 1, 2, IgG IgM
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG and IgM