Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | H12IGG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6381 | Epic Name: | Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2, IgG |
| Synonyms: | HSV 1 and 2, IgG Antibody; Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibodies; HerpesSelect; HSV1; HSV2; H12IGG; HSV-1; HSV-2 | ||
| Methodology: | Multiplex flow immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.35 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Antibody index (AI) values reflect qualitative changes in antibody concentration that cannot be directly associated with clinical condition or disease state.
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| Use: |
HSV-1 has been implicated in cold sores and genital herpes. HSV-2 causes 70 to 90 percent of primary genital herpes infections with HSV-1 causing the remainder. HSV-2 genital infections recur in greater than 95% of cases, with up to four to five recurrences per year. Genital HSV-1 averages only one recurrence per year in about half of the cases.
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