Test Name

HSV 1 ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

Aliases

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IgG & IgM

Abbreviations

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Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. Test components: HSV 1 IgG & IgM SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 weeks at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 year at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of infection with or exposure to HSV 1.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026