Diagnostic test
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS II (HSV)-IGM
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What does HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS II (HSV)-IGM measure?
This test measures IgM antibodies associated with Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) in the blood. It may be used as part of the evaluation of a possible recent or current immune response to HSV-2 infection, particularly when considered alongside symptoms, medical history, and other laboratory tests. IgM antibody results can be difficult to interpret on their own, as they may occur in different stages of infection or cross-react with related viruses.
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