HSV 1/2 antibody test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
HSV 1/2 antibody test
Detects IgG and (or) IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The HSV 1/2 antibody test detects antibodies against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in the blood. HSV-1 more commonly causes cold sores, while HSV-2 causes genital herpes. The test helps evaluate past or current infection, particularly in antenatal care and STI clinics.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 91.4–93.1 %
- Specificity
- 98.5–98.7 %
- Accuracy
- 97.9 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-QS9ZB7 | Serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-TJA85Y | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-8JYKMH | Serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-PUC2QD | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-6HUDEM | Serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-WYCNYQ | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests |
| AF-3QCBYU | Serum / plasma | Cassette | 25 tests |
| AF-EFNBAH | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 25 tests |