The presence of IgM herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibodies indicates acute infection with either HSV type 1 or 2. The IgG antibody assay detects IgG-class antibodies to type-specific HSV glycoprotein G (gG), and may allow for the differentiation of infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2.
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) 2 IgM Ab test is useful for supplementing culture or molecular detection of herpes simplex virus (HSV) for the diagnosis of acute infection, determining whether a patient has been previously exposed to HSV types 1 or 2, distinguishing between infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2, especially in patients with subclinical or unrecognized HSV infection.
HSV TYPE 1 ANTIBODY, IgG
Negative (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)
HSV TYPE 2 ANTIBODY, IgG
Negative (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)
HSV ANTIBODY SCREEN, IgM, by EIA
Negative (reported as reactive or negative)
