HSV IgG type 1+2 serology
Herpes simplex virus type 1 IgG.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 IgG.
52.48
Gold or Red tube
200uL serum
Chilled
Virology
Batched weekly
EIA
The test of choice for diagnosing cutaneous and mucosal Herpes Simplex lesions is PCR (Viral swab).
HSV serology is not generally informative and is no longer routinely performed.
Negative, Equivocal or Reactive with appropriate comment.
