HERPES SIMPLEX 1 VIRUS (HSV), IGM, SERUM
| HSV-1 is closely associated with orolabial infections and HSV encephalitis. HSV-1 serum testing is particularly useful for the follow-up of pregnant women, who were not previously exposed to HSV-1 and consequently are not protected against the virus. The presence of HSV-1 IgM antibody in serum is an indicator of active infection |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
HERPES SIMPLEX 1 VIRUS (HSV), IGM, SERUM
| Test Code | H-32 |
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| Test Description | **HERPES SIMPLEX 1 VIRUS (HSV), IGM, SERUM |
| Clinical Category | Infections |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | Daily |