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HSV 1/2 IgG, Herpeselect Type Specific Antibody

Test Summary

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is responsible for several clinically significant human viral diseases, with severity ranging from inapparent to fatal. Clinical manifestations include genital tract infections, neonatal herpes, meningoencephalitis, keratoconjunctivitis, and gingivostomatitis. There are two HSV serotypes that are closely related antigenically. HSV type 2 is more commonly associated with genital tract and neonatal infections, while HSV type 1 is more commonly associated with infections of non-genital sites. Specific typing is not usually required for diagnosis or treatment. The mean time to seroconversion using the type specific assay is 25 days. The performance of this assay has not been established for use in a pediatric population, for neonatal screening, or for testing of immunocompromised patients.

Aliases

  • Herpes I &
  • II Acute / Convalescent
  • Herpes I &
  • II, IgG Antibody
  • Herpes I and II
  • Herpes IgG 1 &
  • 2
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Herpes Virus Titer 1 &
  •  
  • 2
  • Herpes (comment: serum)
  •  

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141). For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), a test for HPVHR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL) 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = n/a
  • Refrigerated = 7 days
  • Frozen = at least 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia

Order Code

HSV12

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5423

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 86695
  • 86696

Billing Code

  • 500054
  • 540055

CPT Statement

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141). For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), a test for HPVHR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL) 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = n/a
  • Refrigerated = 7 days
  • Frozen = at least 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia

Billing

CPT Code

  • 86695
  • 86696

Billing Code

  • 500054
  • 540055

CPT Statement

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days