Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay receives EU CE mark approval as a diagnostic for Herpes Simplex Virus- Hologic
Hologic has obtained a CE Mark for the Company's Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) assay, enabling the test to be marketed in the European Union. The Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay runs on Hologic's Panther system.
The Aptima HSV 1 & 2 assay is a nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of HSV RNA in clinician-collected swab specimens from skin lesions. The assay can be used to aid in the diagnosis of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 infections in symptomatic male and female patients. The assay distinguishes between HSV 1 and 2, which is recommended in all patients with first-episode genital herpes. Patients with HSV-2 are at increased risk for contracting and transmitting HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus).
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