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Test Code HSV 2 IgG HSV 2 Glycoprotein G Ab, IgG

Important Note

Detects only antibodies to herpes simplex type 2; does not delineate type of infection or severity of infection.  Cannot distinguish between current, active, reactivation or remote past infection. Time of infection is not indicated by the level of antibody detection.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital - Virology Laboratory 304-388-9618

Specimen Requirements

Serum-Plain Red Top

Draw 4 mL of serum (minimum 2 mL).  

Allow sample to clot naturally before centrifugation.  

Centrifuge and remove serum within 8 hours of collection.   

Specimen Rejection

  • Hemolyzed serum
  • Failure to follow laboratory specimen collection, labeling, transport or storage policies
  • Serum subject to repeat freeze thaw cycles.

Storage and Stability

Room temperature 8 hours
Refrigerate > 8 hours-5 days
Frozen > 5 days

Reference Values

Reference Value- Negative

Postive- Detectable amounts of IgG type specific antibody to herpes simplex type 2 virus

 

Interpretation

Antibody response to any antigen will be affected by immune competence of patient.  Immune response to a specific antigen will vary with individual.  Administration of intravenous-immune globulin within previous 30 days will affect serological results.

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Test set up Wednesday morning at 9:00AM, Results out same day

May collect any time-no patient preparation required.

CPT Coding

86696