Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG, CSF


Abbrev Code:ARMISC   
Order Code:LAB4909Order Name:Send Outs Misc Test
Methodology:Chemiluminescent immunoassay
CPT Codes: 86694 x1
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days.
Special Instructions:Indicate specimen type on request form.
Compliance:

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:CSF
Optimal Volume:1 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.5 mL
Container:Sterile tube
Causes for Rejection:Specimen types other than CSF. Contaminated, heat-inactivated or hemolyzed specimens.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Do not process. Store in refrigerator.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:50394


Interpretive

Reference Range:

0.89 IV or less

Negative – No significant level of detectable HSV IgG antibody.

0.90-1.09 IV

Equivocal – Questionable presence of IgG antibodies. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

1.10 IV or greater

Positive – IgG antibody to HSV detected which may indicate a current or past HSV infection.

 

 

Use:The detection of antibodies to herpes simplex virus in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.


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