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HelpTest Code LAB1891 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 IgG Antibodies
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis and differentiation of HSV 1&2 infection
Profile Information
| Test Code | Test Name | Methodology |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB507 | HSV Type 1 IgG | ECLIA | Yes | Yes |
|
LAB508 |
HSV Type 2 IgG | ECLIA | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient<48 hours/Refrigerated>48 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Values
HSV Type 1:
Non-reactive: < 1.0 COI
Reactive: ≥ 1.0 COI
HSV Type 2:
Non-reactive: < 1.0 COI
Reactive: ≥ 1.0 COI
Note: Testing differentiates between HSV Type 1 and Type 2
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86695
86696