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I
was referred to you by the CDC and I
had your
Comprehensive
STD Panel performed. I am
so relieved and thankful that a
service like yours exist. You helped
in very emotional and confusing
period in my life. Thank you...
-Client in Miami, FL
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This test is also an ELISA Antibodies
test and is generally performed to detect a remote exposure to both the Herpes-1
and Herpes- 2 viruses.
IgG antibodies may appear within 3-4 weeks and are definitely present four
months after exposure. They remain present indefinitely as memory of the past
infection.
This test also is a type specific herpes test and does distinguish between
Herpes type 1 and 2 using FDA approved HerpeSelect® of Focus Technologies HSV 1
& 2.
We offer an HSV-2 specific glycoprotein G IgG assay and an HSV-1 specific
glycoprotein G IgG in our serology laboratory. Both these tests have high
sensitivities and specificities (99% and 98% respectively for HSV-2 and 96% and
97% for HSV-1). Serum levels may take 4-6 weeks to reach their peak with HSV-2
initial infections.
The turnaround time for this test is typically 2-3 business days.
Counselors are available on 1-866-478-3417
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