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Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgG, Type Specific Antibody

Test Code
LAB3285


Alias/See Also
1231600037


CPT Codes
86696

Includes
HSV-2, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IGG (QUALITATIVE)
HSV-2, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IGG INTERPRETATION (QUALITATIVE)


Preferred Specimen
Red top tube
For neonates: 2 pedi Gold/SST, 2 pedi Reds or 2 pedi Lithium Green tubes


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: up to 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8C): up to 7 days
Frozen: longer storage


Methodology
BioRad BioPlex

Reference Range
Males/Females:
<=0.8 AI
Interpretation:
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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