Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG and IgM
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
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
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."
Refrigerated.
Refer to individual components.
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. |
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86694 x2
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 |
Aliases
- HSV 1 and 2
- HSV 1 and 2 antibody panel
- HSV 1, 2
- HSV 1, 2, IgG IgM