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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2 Specific Antibodies Blood Test, IgG

A Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2 Specific Antibodies Blood Test, IgG is used in the detection of antibodies specific to herpes type 1 and 2.


Test Code: 164922

CPT Code: 86695,86696

Also Known As: Herpes-1 and 2; HSV Types 1- and 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG; HSV-1 and 2; Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibodies

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA). Reflex of specimens equivocal and low positive for HSV-2 type specific IgG to a membrane based immunoassay.

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Sample Report

Test Code: 6447

CPT Code: 86695,86696

Also Known As: Herpes-1 and 2; HSV Types 1- and 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG; HSV-1 and 2; Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibodies

Methodology:

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

This test is used to detect IgG antibodies specific to HSV types 1 and/or 2 infection; confirm or rule out possible infection with herpes simplex types 1 and/or 2 virus in prenatal patients in whom HSV 2 infection can cause serious prenatal disease. Per CDC guidelines, specimens with equivocal or low positive results for HSV-2 type specific IgG will reflex for supplemental testing by another assay.

Herpes simplex viruses which are more commonly known as herpes, are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes). Herpes type 1 most commonly causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 may cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the infected person may have sores around the rectum or genitals. Although HSV-2 sores may occur in other locations, these sores generally are found below the waist.

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