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Overview
Overview
- Purpose: The HSV-1 IgG (Immunoglobulin G) test detects antibodies for the herpes simplex virus type 1, commonly associated with oral herpes.
- Timing: IgG antibodies take a few weeks...
Risk assessment
Risk Assessment
- High-Risk Groups: People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, undergoing chemotherapy, or organ transplant recipients, are at higher risk for complications if they contract HSV-1.
Ranges
Negative: No detectable HSV-1 IgG antibodies.
Positive: Presence of HSV-1 IgG antibodies, indicating a past or ongoing infection.
Test result interpretation
Positive HSV-1 IgG: Indicates prior exposure to HSV-1. It does not confirm an active infection but shows that the immune system has responded to the virus.
Negative HSV-1 IgG: Suggests no prior exposure to ...
Sample types
Sample Type: Blood sample, typically drawn from a vein in the arm.
Frequently Asked Questions
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HSV 1 - IgG
Unraveling the Past: Insights from the Herpes Simplex Virus-I IgG Test
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
An HSV IgG test is typically used to confirm a genital herpes infection. It is not recommended as a general screening test for everyone. But it is recommended for pregnant women who are at risk of having genital herpes. Treatment can reduce the risk of transmission to the baby.
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