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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 & 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibodies, IgG by ELISA
Preferred specimen: 1.0 mL serum, red top tube or SST.
Minimum specimen:

0.2 mL serum

Unacceptable specimen: Lipemic, hemolyzed, contaminated, or heat-inactivated specimens.
Transport temp: Refrigerated
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (HerpeSelect®)
Unit Code: 353090
Ref Range:

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG
<0.90 IV:  Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G.
0.90-1.10 IV:  Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to HSV type 1. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
>1.10 IV:  Positive - IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection.

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Glycoprotein G-Specific Antibody, IgG
<0.90 IV:  Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G.
0.90-1.10 IV:  Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to HSV type 2. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
>1.10 IV:  Positive - IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection.

Reported: 1-5 days

 

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