The IMAGEN™ Herpes Simplex Virus typing test is a qualitative direct immunofluorescence test for the detection and typing of HSV 1 and HSV 2 in cell cultures.
HSV is a common and universal infection of humans, associated with a wide range of clinical diseases in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. Both HSV 1 and 2 are frequently implicated in localised vesicular infections of the skin, conjunctiva and mucous membranes of the mouth or genitalia1, 2,3.
Use IMAGEN Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Kit as a rapid, sensitive and specific method for the detection and differentiation of HSV1 and HSV2 isolates in cell culture monolayers.
- Rapid results- within little over 30 minutes of receiving test sample or culture
- Simple- ready-to-use reagents plus all IMAGEN assays follow the same basic methodology
- Excellent sensitivity and specificity- high quality, well-characterized antibodies used in the assay provide excellent sensitivity and specificity.
- Easy-to-read results
- Long Shelf Life- typically 24 months.
Herpes simplex virus is a DNA virus containing an icosahedral nucleocapsid surrounded by a lipid containing envelope. Human HSV is classified within the family Herpesviridae and is a member of the sub-family Alphaherpesvirinae. The genus Simplexvirus includes two type species of human herpes simplex virus, HSV 1 and HSV 24.
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2. Longson M. (1990) Herpes simplex. In principles and practice of clinical virology (eds. A.J.Zuckerman et al) John Wiley and Sons Ltd, pp 3-42.
3. Corey L. and Spear P.G. (1986) Infections with Herpes Simplex Virus Part 2. New England Journal of Medicine 314: No 12: 749 757.
4.Francki R.I.B., Fauquet C.M., Knudson D.L. and Brown F. Classification and nomenclature of viruses. Fifth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Archives of Virology, Supplement 2, Spurger Velacy, New York, pp 103-106.