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Laboratory Information

Test Name

HSV IgG type 1+2 serology

Synonyms

Herpes simplex virus type 1 IgG.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 IgG.

External Price (excl. GST)

52.48

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

200uL serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Virology

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Batched weekly

Method

EIA

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

The test of choice for diagnosing cutaneous and mucosal Herpes Simplex lesions is PCR (Viral swab). 

HSV serology is not generally informative and is no longer routinely performed. 

Interpretation

Negative, Equivocal or Reactive with appropriate comment.