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| Lab Section Category | |
| Test Description |
Herpes Simplex Virus IgM (HSV IgM) |
| Specimen Required |
3 – 5 mL plain blood. |
| Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Method |
HSV IgM : Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) HSV IgG : Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Test Results |
Acute infection: HSV IgM positive. Previous exposure: HSV IgG present. The test(s) carries an international registration mark (non-HSA) and is used in accordance to laboratory accreditation guidelines. |
| Turnaround Time |
HSV IgM: Urgent cases : <1 – 4 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
HSV IgM : Tuesday and Friday HSV IgG : Tuesday |
| Remarks |
Wherever possible, send samples for virus isolation for the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus infections. |
Change History Notes
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01 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Add HSV IgG and discontinued HSV Total Antibody test w.e.f 01 September 2025.
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13 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
Added result comment to the HSV IgM test.
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31 Jul 2021 12:00 AM
Changed HSV IgM test method.
Last Updated - 02 Sep 2025
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