ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG & IgM : 0050291

Mnemonic: HERP PAN

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to individual components.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0050293Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG  
 
0.89 IV or less: Not Detected.
0.90-1.09 IV: Indeterminate - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Detected.
0050641Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgM by ELISA  
 
0.89 IV or less: Not Detected.
0.90-1.09 IV: Indeterminate - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Detected - IgM antibody to HSV detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.
 

CPT Code(s): 86694 x2
Cross References: HSV 1 & 2 (Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG & IgM)