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Herpes Simplex Virus I and II IgM Ab
Test CodeHSVMP (Quest 18695)
Alias/See Also
Quest Code 18695 Test Performed at Focus
Instructions
Stability: RT: Not established, Refrigerated (cold packs): 7 days, Frozen: 30 days
Transport Container
PREFERRED 1 mL serum (R, red-top tube, no additive), refrigerated (cold packs) Minimum: 0.3 mL --or-- ACCEPTABLE 1 mL serum (SS, serum separator tube), refrigerated (cold packs) Minimum: 0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Clinical Significance
The IFA procedure for measuring IgM antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2 will detect both type-common and type-specific HSV antibodies. Thus, elevated titers to both HSV-1 and HSV-2 may represent cross-reactive HSV antibodies, rather than exposure to both HSV-1 and HSV-2.
