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Test Code LAB508 Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2) Type Specific IgG Antibody, Serum

Infectious

Additional Codes

LAB508

Methodology

Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay

Note: The primary purpose of this test is to determine past infection with HSV-2. 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. 04/2025.

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

HSV-2 

Results Interpretation
Negative  
Equivocal Presence of antibodies cannot be determined. Recommend follow up testing in 10-14 days if clinically indicated. 
Positive

 

 

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

86696

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma, Mint green (heparin)

Analyte Stability:  Avoid hemolysis.  Refer to analyte stability chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions: Test performed in the Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to OBS3 with a minimum of 1mL of plasma/serum.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 7 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
HSV2 Type Specific 5209-2

 

Reference Values

HSV-2 - Negative