ATFirst™ · STI and prenatal rapid tests
ATFirst™ HSV IgM Rapid Test (HSV 1/2)
Qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in serum or plasma, in lateral flow cassette format.
- Professional use
- Serum or plasma
- 20 tests per kit
Intended use
The ATFirst™ HSV IgM rapid test detects IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in serum or plasma. It is a qualitative test for healthcare professionals and supports clinical assessment; it does not establish a diagnosis on its own.
Herpes simplex infection is lifelong. After the first episode the virus stays dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate, with or without symptoms. That biology limits what an IgM result can say. First Diagnostic™ Corporation lists the cassette in both its STI rapid tests and prenatal categories of the rapid tests catalog.
Specifications
| Brand | ATFirst™ |
|---|---|
| Catalog number | 85226400165 |
| Format | Lateral flow cassette |
| Analyte / target | IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) |
| Specimen | Serum or plasma |
| Pack size | 20 tests — confirm at quotation |
| Intended user | Healthcare professionals |
| Regulatory | Documentation available on request |
| Instructions for use | Supplied with each kit; current insert on request |
How the test works
Serum or plasma is applied to the cassette and drawn along the membrane. HSV-specific IgM is detected by an immunological pairing typical of IgM tests: anti-human IgM on one side, HSV antigen on the other, with a colored label making the bound complex visible at the test line. A control line verifies the run.
Whether HSV-1 and HSV-2 are reported together or on separate lines is stated in the insert. For the format itself, see lateral flow tests.
What to confirm in the insert
- Whether the two virus types share one test line
- Specimen handling and sample volume
- Read window
- Detection level and any stated cross-reactivity
- Storage conditions
- Interpretation of reactive, negative and invalid results
Each of these is defined by the insert supplied with the kit, which sales@firstdiagnostic.com will send on request. Published inserts are on the product inserts page.
Limitations
- IgM testing does not reliably separate HSV-1 from HSV-2, or a first episode from a recurrence, because IgM can reappear when the virus reactivates.
- Type-specific IgG serology and direct detection of the virus from a lesion are the laboratory methods used for those questions.
- A negative result does not exclude infection; antibody may not yet be detectable soon after exposure.
- Other herpesviruses can cross-react in IgM assays.
- Results in pregnancy need confirmation before they influence management.
Frequently asked questions
Does the test tell HSV-1 from HSV-2?
Check the insert for how the two types are reported. In general, IgM serology is not a dependable way to type herpes simplex infection.
Can a lesion swab be used?
No. The catalog lists serum or plasma only.
How is the product packed and ordered?
20 tests per kit, catalog number 85226400165, confirmed at quotation. Orders start with a quote request or the distributor application.
Related rapid tests
- ToRCH and prenatal rapid tests — Rubella, CMV, HSV and ToRCH.
- ATFirst™ ToRCH IgM rapid test — Includes HSV IgM.
- inSTIcheck™ Syphilis rapid test — Treponemal antibody test.
- inSTIcheck™ Chlamydia rapid test — Antigen test for swab or urine.
Pricing for the HSV IgM rapid test
Ask for a quotation and the current insert.
Regulatory status: Products shown on this website are for professional in vitro diagnostic use. They are not cleared, approved or authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not offered for sale in the United States. Product availability and regulatory status vary by country; contact us for the status in your market.