There are two types of herpes – Simplex Virus 1 (HSV‐1) and Simplex Virus 2 (HSV‐2). HSV 1 is very common (70% of people are infected) and they usually come into contact with the virus from an oral infection as a child.
HSV 1 = Oral herpes.
HSV 2 = Genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease.
The Herpes Simplex Virus I/II, IgG Test measures the level of IgG antibodies (your body’s immune response to the virus) in your blood. It is an accurate blood test because it tells you which virus the IgG antibodies are responding to. In other words, this test will tell you if you are positive for HSV 1 or HSV 2.
TEST DETAILS
The HSV I/II lab test screens for:
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1
- Herpes Simplex Virus 2
- Antibody IgG
FAQS
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Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.