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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Ab IgM

Unraveling the Past: Insights from the Herpes Simplex Virus-I IgM Test

Sample Type

blood

Fasting Required

Description

A herpes IgM test can detect early HSV infection by looking for IgM antibodies. Your body produces IgM and IgG antibodies after HSV infection. The IgM test can detect HSV earlier than the IgG test. A positive IgM test might mean you have a new or recurrent HSV infection.

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How our test process works!

Step 1

Sample Collection

Vaccinated Phlebotomists collects from syringe in the barcoded vials

Step 2

Sample Storage

Only vaccinated phelbos are assigned orders

Step 3

High Tech Facility

Lab ingests the sample into processing machines which are 100% automated

Step 4

Accurate Digital Reports

The reports are generated by the processing machines and clinically correlated by doctors

Overview

Risk assessment

Risk Assessment / Clinical Use

Indications:
- Symptoms suggestive of primary HSV-1 infection (e.g., oral/genital ulcers, fever, lymphadenopathy)
- Differentiation of primary vs recurrent infection
- Work-up of encephalitis (if HSV suspected)
- Pregnant women with symptoms or exposure
Populations at Risk:
- Immunocompromised patients
- Neonates (vertical transmission)
- Sexually active individuals

Ranges

0.89 IV or less; Negative 0.90-1.09 IV; Equivocal-Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.10 IV or greater; Positive

Test result interpretation

Result	Interpretation
Positive	Suggests recent or current primary HSV-1 infection. IgM may appear early.
Negative	No recent primary infection or testing too early; may need repeat test if needed.
Equivocal	Inconclusive—repeat testing recommended in 10–14 days.