A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Herpes Simplex 2 IgG

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.


Test Code
HSV2G


CPT Codes
86994

Preferred Specimen
Serum, collected in a gold top tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of blood


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Freezer: Indefinite; no expiration date established


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Bacterially contaminated specimens


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, performed on the Liaison XL

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed at least twice per week.


Limitations
Test indicates past exposure, not presence of active infection with circulating virus.  Specimens taken early during the acute phase of infection may not contain detectable levels of IgG antibodies


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
This test is used to detect the presence of IgG antibodies to HSV type 2.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.