Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG

Positive results for this test are reported to the CDC.

Fasting Required: No<br\>

Specimen: Blood <br\>

Results: 5-7 Business Days

Description:
Genital herpes is generally caused by herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). The herpes simplex virus is transmitted by direct contact with a sore or the body fluid of an infected individual.

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Limitations
Individuals infected with HSV may not exhibit detectable IgG antibody in the early stages of infection.

Clinical Significance
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is responsible for several clinically significant human viral diseases, with severity ranging from inapparent to fatal. Clinical manifestations include genital tract infections, neonatal herpes, meningo-encephalitis, keratoconjunctivitis, and gingivostomatitis. There are two HSV serotypes that are closely related antigenically. HSV type 2 is more commonly associated with genital tract and neonatal infections, while HSV type 1 is more commonly associated with infections of non-genital sites. Specific typing is not usually required for diagnosis or treatment. The mean time to seroconversion using the type specific assay is 25 days. The performance of this assay has not been established for use in a pediatric population, for neonatal screening, or for testing of immunocompromised patients.

Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.</br\></br\>

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