Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG) Type Antibody, CSF

Test Code

8542

CPT Codes
86695, 86696<br>**This test is not available for New York patient testing. For NY patient testing, use 19502-Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR**

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF collected in a sterile screw cap container

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Heat-inactivated specimens

Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule

Sets up 3 days a week.

Clinical Significance

Detection of HSV type-specific IgG in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection by that HSV type.

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