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HelpTest Code HERPAB or LAB509 Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 & 2 IgG, Serum
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately? | Always Performed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERP1G | Herpes 1 IgG | N | Y |
| HERP2G | Herpes 2 IgG | N | Y |
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold Acceptable: Red
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5mL; full tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
2 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert the sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow the specimen to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep serum refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | Quantity not sufficient |
Useful For
The determination of previous exposure to Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 & 2.
Methodology
Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200: Multiplex flow immunoassay
Reference Ranges
| Test ID | Reference Range and Reporting Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | Equivocal | Positive | |
| HERP1G | < 0.8 AI | 0.9-1.0 AI | > 1.1 AI |
| HERP2G | < 0.8 AI | 0.9-1.0 AI | > 1.1 AI |
AI = Antibody Index
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Expected TAT
Same day or 1-2 days
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
- HERP1G: 86695
- HERP2G: 86696
LOINC Code
- HERP1G: 51916-5
- HERP2G: 43180-9