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HelpTest Code HSV12AB Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibody - IgG
Useful For
Detects type-specific IgG antibodies in patients with recent or past, symptomatic or asymptomatic, infection. The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antibody assay allows detection of Type 1 (gG1) and/or Type 2 (gG2) HSV antibodies. The presence of antibodies to either or both HSV types indicate exposure but does not differentiate between recent and past infection. HSV infected individuals may not be seropositive in the early stage of primary disease. If clinically indicated, retesting of these patients in 4-6 weeks is recommended.
Synonyms/Keywords
HSV IgG Antibody, HSV IgG
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | > 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Gross hemolysis |
|---|
Interpretations
Reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Immunodiagnostics
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay/Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86695 | 1 | Herpes simplex 1 | ||
| 86696 | 1 | Herpes simplex 2 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86695 | 1 | Herpes simplex 1 | ||
| 86696 | 1 | Herpes simplex 2 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibody-IgG |