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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Not recommended for herpes simplex virus (HSV) testing; lacks adequate predictive value for acute infection. Preferred testing is Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) Subtype by PCR (2010095).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available and NYDOH is not accepting Non-permitted Laboratory Requests (NPL). Do not submit sample to ARUP.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
CSF
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimen types other than CSF. Contaminated, heat-inactivated or hemolyzed specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
0.89 IV or less
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
False positive results are possible. Consider additional testing for HSV-2, particularly if the result for HSV-2 is </= 3.0 IV.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG, CSF
0.89 IV or less: Negative. No significant level of detectable HSV IgG antibody. 0.90-1.09 IV: Equivocal. Questionable presence of IgG antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.10 IV or greater: Positive. IgG antibody to HSV detected which may indicate a current or past HSV infection.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
If HSV 1/2 IgG, CSF is greater than or equal to 1.10 IV , then HSV 1 gG-specific IgG, CSF and HSV 2 gG-specific IgG, CSF will be added. Additional charges apply.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Herpes Simplex CSF
HSV CSF antibody
HSV glycoprotein G CSF
HSV glycoprotein G-based type-specific CSF
glycoprotein type-specific reactivity
HSV 1,2 and glycoprotein reflex
HSV 1,2 glycoprotein CSF
Herpes Simplex Antibodies, IgG CSF
HSV 1, 2 IgG CSF
HSV 1,2
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG (CSF) With Reflex to Type 1 and 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Ab, IgG
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