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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is classified in the alpha virinae subfamily within the family Herpesviridae. Two closely-related viruses are designated HSV types 1 and 2. HSV-1 is the usual cause of orolabial infection (gingivostomatitis or herpes labialis), whereas HSV-2 is the major cause of genital infection. However, either virus can infect either location. Several modalities are available for the diagnosis of HSV infections. Serology can establish current and past infection with HSV. It has also been used in research studies of the epidemiology of HSV and is very useful in unusual clinical situations The antibody response to HSV glycoprotein G (gG) is highly specific, and gG-based assays can accurately determine whether individuals have past infection with HSV-1 and/or HSV-2. Because genital HSV-2 infection is much more likely to recur than genital HSV-1 infection, the presence of antibody to HSV-2 and a compatible clinical history would be strong presumptive evidence that the disease was recurrent genital herpes. Testing of pregnant women for HSV antibodies is usually done with a type-specific assay for HSV antibodies.
HSV-2 IgG/IgM test device has 3 pre-coated lines, “G” (HSV-2 IgG Test Line), “M” (HSV-2 IgM Test Line) and “C” (Control Line) on the surface of the membrane. All three lines in result window are not visible before applying any samples. The “Control Line” is used for procedural control. Control line should always appear if the test procedure is performed properly and the test reagents of control line are working. A purple “G” and “M” lines will be visible in the result window if there are enough IgG and/or IgM antibodies to HSV-2 in the sample. If IgG and/or IgM antibodies to HSV-2 are not present in the sample, there is no color appearance in “G” and/or “M”.
HSV-2 IgG/IgM test device has 3 pre-coated lines, “G” (HSV-2 IgG Test Line), “M” (HSV-2 IgM Test Line) and “C” (Control Line) on the surface of the membrane. All three lines in result window are not visible before applying any samples. The “Control Line” is used for procedural control. Control line should always appear if the test procedure is performed properly and the test reagents of control line are working. A purple “G” and “M” lines will be visible in the result window if there are enough IgG and/or IgM antibodies to HSV-2 in the sample. If IgG and/or IgM antibodies to HSV-2 are not present in the sample, there is no color appearance in “G” and/or “M”.
CatalogRTO-046C
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ProductHSV-2 IgG/IgM
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FormatCassette
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Specimen *S/P
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Kit Size25 test
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* whole blood test could be conducted with assistant of assay buffer; but it may not work for every patient due to blood coagulation
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