Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) IgM (Anti-HSV IgM) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 4 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs Test setup every Tuesday and Friday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	For transplant patients, to determine baseline HSV titres, send single sample for Herpes Simplex CF antibody.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025