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Test Code LAB507 Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) Type Specific Antibody, Serum

Infectious

Additional Codes

LAB507

Methodology

Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay

Note: The primary purpose of this test is to determine past infection with HSV-1. For acute infection, when lesions are present, PCR is the preferred technique.

Literature References:

1. HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 4/2019.

2. Stewart, JA., In, NR, Rose, EC, et al. Manual of clinical laboratory immunology. 4th ed. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Microbiology; 1992.

3. Turgeon, ML. Immunology and serology in laboratory medicine. St. Louis: Mosby, 1990.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/grey SST or Gold SST

Specimen Volume: Full tube, minimum 1mL of serum

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Interpretive Data

Results Interpretation
Nonreactive No detectable IgG antibody to HSV-1.
Equivocal Presence or absence of detectable antibodies to HSV-1 cannot be determined and the test should be repeated.
Reactive Indicates presence of detectable IgG antibody to HSV-1.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Sunday 0700 - 1300

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86695

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:

Specimen may be stored at 2-8° C for 7 days with no more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Sample may frozen at ≤-20° C up to 1 year.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Specimen is processed by automated line for delivery to AOB with a minimum of 1mL of serum.  Completed specimens will be stored for 7 days refrigerated.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
HSV1 Type Specific 5206-8

 

Reference Values

HSV-1 - Nonreactive