Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Antibody, IgM

Synonyms

• HERPES SIMPLEX (1,2) IGM, SERUM
• HERPES SIMPLEX IGM AB, SCREEN
• LAB10581

Cerner Name

Clinical Info

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 Antibody (IgM), IFA with Reflex to Titer, Serum - HSV IgM is detectable in serum from >90% of patients with primary HSV infection; However, HSV IgM is also found in 30% of patients with reactivated HSV.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)

Container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: 7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Dyas Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Dyas Frozen

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-5 Days

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Chantilly, VA

CPT

86695
86696

Loinc Codes
HSV 1 IgM Antibodies 40466-5
HSV 2 IgM Antibodies 45210-2

PDM

5904010

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms