Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG HSV2GP
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 | 2010208 |
CPTCode | 86696 |
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. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Negative. |