Sorting out the New HSV Type Specific Antibody Tests

Overview

Journal Sex Transm Infect

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2001 Jul 21

PMID 11463920

Citations 49

Authors

R L Ashley

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Abstract

This review will delineate performance characteristics and limitations, as far as they are known, of the new glycoprotein G based, type specific HSV serologies. Several of these tests have been FDA approved in the United States for use in adults. With the departure of Gull/Meridian from the HSV serology market, it is important for clinicians to understand the sources and claims of the remaining type specific tests. Moreover, inaccurate tests using crude antigen preparations remain on the market. These tests are identified based on product insert information provided by company representatives.

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