Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 IgM

🔍 Overview

The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 IgM test is a blood test used to detect IgM antibodies against HSV type 1 and type 2. It helps identify recent or active herpes simplex virus infection.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect IgM antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2

• Identify recent or primary herpes infection

• Assist in early diagnosis during acute symptoms

• Help differentiate new infection from past exposure

• Support evaluation of fever, blisters, or genital/oral lesions

✔ Useful for early-stage infection detection
✔ Indicates recent immune response to HSV

⏱ Reports Within: 3 Days
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required