HSV 1/2 IgG AB

Test Code
LAB3138


Alias/See Also
1231600017


CPT Codes
86695 86696

Includes
HSV-1, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IGG (QUALITATIVE)
HSV-2, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IGG (QUALITATIVE)


Preferred Specimen
Red Top Tube or Gold SST Top Tube
For neonates: 2 pedi Reds or 2 pedi Lithium Green Tubes


Minimum Volume
1.5 mL serum


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: for longer storage


Methodology
BioRad BioPlex

Reference Range
HSV-1, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IGG (QUALITATIVE)
Males/Females:
<=0.8 AI
Interpretation:
Negative
HSV-2, HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IGG (QUALITATIVE)
Males/Females:
<=0.8 AI
Interpretation:
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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