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HSV 1&2 Glycoprotein G antibodies, iGg: (088-0069, 088-0102)
Clinical Indication:

 Determination of prior exposure to HSV1 and HSV2 virus
Test Mnemonic:

 HSVG
Methodology:

 Muliplex Bead Immunoassay
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 Daily, Monday through Friday
Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Routine venipuncture

Collect: SST (Serum separator tube), gold topped

Specimen Preparation: Let clot, then centrifuge

Storage/Transport: Store refrigerated for up to 7 days; more than 7 days until testing, freeze serum

Stability: 7 days refrigerated; indefinitely frozen

Causes for Rejection: lipemic, hemolyzed or bacterially contaminated sample; improper collection
Clinical Information:

 
Reference Range:

Positive (presence of antibody), Negative (no antibody detected); Equivocal (borderline result)
Note:

 Herpes culture or direct antigen test is recommended for acute infection detection
CPT 4 Code:

 86695 and 86696
Review By Theresa Friloux on 10/26/12

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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