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Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 IgG Antibody Screen
The HSV 1 & 2 IgG EIA is used to establish past exposure to herpes, the HSV 1 & 2 IgG EIA is a type specific antibody test for herpes simplex. This test can completely rule out exposure to herpes simplex 1 & 2 and can be administered with or without herpes symptoms.
Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 DNA by PCR
The most sensitive test available for detecting Herpes infection
This test looks derectly for the genetic material associated with both Herpes type 1 and 2. This testing option allows patients the ablilty to test long before the the bodies antibody response occurs. It is recommended that this test be administered within 48 hours of the initial signs or symptoms of a potential Herpes outbreak.
If you have reason to believe you have recently been exposed to someone who is HSV 1 or 2 positive call a testing representative for further information.
Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 IgM Antibody
This test can establish recent infection with herpes simplex, although it does not distinguish between type 1 or 2. IgM antibody is the initial, very large, primary antibody that is produced to try and destroy antigen quickly. This test can establish recent infection with herpes, but may overlap with production of IgG antibodies. | 
