Determine your herpes status with type-specific IgG antibody testing. Know if you have HSV-1, HSV-2, or both. Results in 2 days.
The Herpes Simplex 1/2 IgG test is a type-specific blood test that detects antibodies to both HSV-1 and HSV-2. This test can distinguish between the two virus types and indicates past infection, even in people who have never had symptoms. IgG antibodies develop 12-16 weeks after infection and remain detectable for life.
Simple blood sample collection
Type-specific IgG antibody testing
Laboratory analysis for HSV-1 and HSV-2
Results delivered securely in 2 days
IgG antibodies indicate past infection with HSV-1 and/or HSV-2. The test can distinguish between the two types and shows whether you've been exposed, even if you've never had symptoms.
The type-specific IgG test is highly accurate with 98%+ sensitivity and specificity. However, it takes 12-16 weeks after infection for antibodies to develop, so recent infections may not be detected.
Yes, many people with HSV-1 or HSV-2 never develop noticeable symptoms. The IgG test can detect past infection regardless of whether you've had symptoms.
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