Herpes Simplex Virus AB, IgG/IgM Panel

Test Code: TD_4647
CPT Code(s): 86695, 86696, 86694

$107

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Herpes Simplex AB, IgM: Herpes simplex 1/2 IgM
Herpes Simplex 1 AB, IgG: Herpes 1 glycoprotein AB
Herpes 1 IgG
Herpeselect 1 IgG equivalent
HSV I IgG
Herpes Simplex 2 AB, IgG: Herpes 2 glycoprotein AB
Herpes 2 IgG
Herpeselect 2 IgG equivalent
HSV II IgG

Test Includes

Herpes Simplex AB, IgM
Herpes Simplex 1 AB, IgG
Herpes Simplex 2 AB, IgG

Methodology

Herpes simplex 1/2 IgG: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Herpes simplex IgM: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Heat-inactivated samples
Samples with microbial contamination
Samples with particulate matter
Contaminated samples

Reference Range(s)

“HerpesSim

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Serum

Sample Stability

Herpes simplex 1/2 IgG: 2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
3 months frozen
Herpes simplex IgM: 1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.