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Test ID: MHSV
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Antibody Screen, IgM, by EIA, Serum

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

87998

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with herpes simplex virus

Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)

Test IDSecondary IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
HSMR26589HSV Ab, IgM, S by IFANoNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If HSV antibody screen, IgM by EIA is reactive, then HSV antibody, IgM by immunofluorescence assay will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

MHSV/87998: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

HSMR/26589: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

HSV Ab Screen,IgM, S by EIA

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Central Nervous System (CNS) Screen
CNS (Central Nervous System) Screen
Herpes Simplex Antibodies, IgM
Herpes Simplex Antibodies, IgM, Ser
Herpes Simplex Serology
Herpes Simplex Virus Antibody Titer
HSV Ab (Herpes Simplex Antibodies)