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87274 Herpes simplex 1 ag if

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HSV-1 antigen, herpes 1 IF, oral herpes IF

Detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 antigens directly from clinical specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.

Clinical Context

Rapid detection of HSV-1 from oral lesions, cerebrospinal fluid, or other specimens. Often associated with oral herpes and neonatal infections.

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Specialties

pathologyvirologydermatology

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