Test directory: Herpes Simplex Type 2 Ab, IgG

Ordering Code 3900
Test Name Herpes Simplex Type 2 Ab, IgG
Alias HSV-2 IgG Antibodies
IgG antibodies to Herpes Simplex
Virus Type 2
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions Keep specimen &/or aliquot samples capped.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Wrong specimen type
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 4 Days
Methodology Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 28, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Herpes Simplex Type 2 Ab, IgG ALL AI

 Antibody...
 Antibody
Index (AI)               Result            Interpretation
----------              --------           --------------
 < 0.9                  Negative           No HSV-2 IgG antibodies
                                           detected. Patient is
                                           presumed not to have had
                                           previous HSV-2 infection.
0.9 - 1.0               Equivocal          Equivocal results: Obtain
                                           an additional sample for
                                           re-testing.
 >= 1.1                 Positive           IgG Antibody to HSV-2
                                           detected.
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See report.
Note1

Note1:


 Antibody
Index (AI)               Result            Interpretation
----------              --------           --------------
 < 0.9                  Negative           No HSV-2 IgG antibodies
                                           detected. Patient is
                                           presumed not to have had
                                           previous HSV-2 infection.
0.9 - 1.0               Equivocal          Equivocal results: Obtain
                                           an additional sample for
                                           re-testing.
 >= 1.1                 Positive           IgG Antibody to HSV-2
                                           detected.
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See report..