The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2 by PCR test for lesions in your mouth is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in samples taken from genital lesions. The test is important because it offers accurate, timely diagnosis and differentiation of HSV types, guiding effective treatment and management, reducing the risk of complications and transmission, and supporting public health efforts to control herpes infections.
