Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) CFT Ab Anti-HSV total Ab)

i) To diagnose acute infection, send acute sample for Herpes Simplex Virus IgM antibody and a second serum taken 14 days later for CF antibody on the pair.
ii) For transplant patients, to detemine baseline HSV titres, send single sample for Herpes Simplex CF antibody. Where possible, send samples for virus isolation for the diagnosis of Herpes Simplex Virus infections.