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HelpTest Code LAB507 Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) Type Specific Antibody, Serum
Infectious
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay
Note: The primary purpose of this test is to determine past infection with HSV-1. For acute infection, when lesions are present, PCR is the preferred technique.
Literature References:
1. HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 4/2019.
2. Stewart, JA., In, NR, Rose, EC, et al. Manual of clinical laboratory immunology. 4th ed. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Microbiology; 1992.
3. Turgeon, ML. Immunology and serology in laboratory medicine. St. Louis: Mosby, 1990.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/grey SST or Gold SST
Specimen Volume: Full tube, minimum 1mL of serum
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday 0700 - 1300
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86695
Reference Values
HSV-1 - Nonreactive
Interpretive Data
HSV-1
| Results | Interpretation |
| Nonreactive | Nonreactive: No detectable IgG antibody to HSV-1. |
| Equivocal | Equivocal: Presence or absence of detectable antibodies to HSV-1 cannot be determined and the test should be repeated. |
| Reactive | Reactive: Indicates presence of detectable IgG antibody to HSV-1. |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternative Specimen Type: Plasma, Mint green (Heparin)
Analyte Stability:
Room temparature (18-30° C): 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8° C): 7 days
Frozen (≤-20° C)
No more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Avoid hemolysis
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| HSV1 Type Specific | 5206-8 |