Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG and IgM with Reflex to Type 1 and 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Ab, IgG

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Ordering Recommendation

Not recommended for herpes simplex virus (HSV) testing; IgM lacks adequate predictive value for acute infection. If pursing antibody testing, refer to 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).

Mnemonic

HERPR PAN

Methodology

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

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH 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. CSF (refer to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG & IgM (CSF) with Reflex to Type 1 & 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Ab, IgG, test code 0050364).Refer to individual components.

Remarks
Stability

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

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

If HSV 1 and/or 2 IgG is 1.10 IV or greater, then HSV 1 gG-Specific IgG and HSV 2 gG-Specific IgG will be added. Additional charges apply.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86694 x2; if reflexed, add 86695; 86696

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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

  • glycoprotein type-specific reactivity
  • Herpes Simplex Antibodies, IgG IgM serology
  • Herpes Simplex serology
  • HSV F antibody
  • HSV 1, 2 IgG IgM
  • HSV 1,2
  • HSV 1,2 and glycoprotein reflex
  • HSV 1,2 glycoprotein
  • HSV glycoprotein G
  • HSV glycoprotein G-based type-specific serology
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG and IgM with Reflex to Type 1 and 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Ab, IgG