Why Take This Test Panel?
Herpes, Syphilis and HIV are some of the most common Sexually transmitted diseases and often times can be left undiagnosed which can lead to serious complications.
1. HSV TYPE 1/2, IGM W/RF - aka Herpes
If HSV 1 IgM screen is positive, HSV 1 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86695).
If HSV 2 IgM Screen is positive, HSV 2 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86696).
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Significance
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.
Alternative Name(s)
Herpes Simplex Virus Serum,Herpes 1/2 IgM, Serum
2. SYPHILIS
Includes
If RPR Screen is reactive, RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86593).
Limitations
False-positive results have been associated in patients with infections, pregnancy, autoimmune disease, old age, Gaucher disease, and malignancy.
Clinical Significance
This is a non-treponemal screening test for syphilis. False positive results may occur due to systemic lupus erythematosus, leprosy, brucellosis, atypical pneumonia, typhus, yaws, pinta, or pregnancy. Monitoring of RPR is helpful in assessing effectiveness of therapy.
3. HIV 1/2 AG/AB, 4 W/ RFL
Includes
If HIV Antigen and Antibody, 4th Generation Screen is Repeatedly Reactive, HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86701, 86702).
If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Indeterminate or Negative, HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative, TMA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87535).
Reference Range(s)
| HIV Ag/Ab, 4th Generation | Non-Reactive |
Clinical Significance
This 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab Combo assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV1/HIV2 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection.
Alternative Name(s)
Fourth Generation HIV,4th Generation HIV
| HSV TYPE 1/2, IGM W RFL |
| HIV 1/2 AG/AB, 4 W/RFL |
| SYPHILIS |