What Is Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?

What it is

HSV 1/2 IgG/IgM antibodies

Why it matters

Supports herpes diagnosis and typing.

Specimen

WB/S/P

Interpretation

IgG = past; IgM = recent

Limitations

Cannot distinguish site

Related test: HSV 1/2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test — specimen: WB / Serum / Plasma