| 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 November 21, 2024.
| 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... 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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