
Laboratory test
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM: 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
HSV-2 IgM Antibody
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 3–5 days
- Parameters
- 1
What is the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM?
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM includes Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgM (HSV-2 IgM). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM measure?
1 parameter. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter |
|---|
| Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgM (HSV-2 IgM) |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 2-IgM: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast for this test. A small blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm.
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1 parameter · No fasting required · Report time: 3–5 days
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