Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG HSV1GP
| Method(s) | Multiplex Bead Immunoassay |
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| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days. EDTA or heparinized plasma are also acceptable. |
| Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Billing Code | 2010207 |
| CPTCode | 86695 |
| Notes | Individuals infected with HSV may not exhibit detectable IgG antibody to glycoprotein G in the early stages of infection and 5-10% of infections may occur with glycoprotein G deficient virus. Detection of antibody presence in these cases may only be possible using a non-type specific screening test. HSV serology cannot be interpreted in infants less than 60 days old. |
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| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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