HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE SPECIFIC IGG ANTIBODIES
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HSVGS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 2954
Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Testing Time: 3 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
UPHSM LIS Test #: 2954
Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Testing Time: 3 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL/ serum (0.2 mL minimum)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Separate and refrigerate serum.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Separate and refrigerate serum.
Methods
EIA
CPT Codes
86695, 86696
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.90 Negative: No antibody detected
>=0.91-1.09 Equivocal: Repeat testing in 10-14 days.
1.10 Positive: IgG antibody to HSV-I detected, which may indicate current or previous exposure.
>=0.91-1.09 Equivocal: Repeat testing in 10-14 days.
1.10 Positive: IgG antibody to HSV-I detected, which may indicate current or previous exposure.
Component Info
Name: HERPES SIMPLEX IGG 1 AB
Method: EIA
CPT Code: 86695
Ref Range: See Reference Range
Comp Units:
Method: EIA
CPT Code: 86695
Ref Range: See Reference Range
Comp Units:
Name: HERPES SIMPEX IGG 2 AB
Method: EIA
CPT Code: 86696
Ref Range: See Reference Range
Comp Units:
Method: EIA
CPT Code: 86696
Ref Range: See Reference Range
Comp Units:
