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    • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 Specific Antibodies, IgG LabCorp

    $29.00

    This test diagnoses Herpes Types 1 and 2.  

    Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

    This test checks for antibodies your body makes to fight the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can help determine if you have been exposed to HSV-1 (usually causes oral herpes) or HSV-2 (usually causes genital herpes) in the past. The presence of IgG antibodies indicates a past infection but not necessarily a current one.
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    Why To Buy

    This test checks for antibodies to Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) types 1 and 2, helping identify if you've been exposed to the virus which commonly causes cold sores or genital sores.

    Finding the cause(s) of:

    • Cold sores: This test can help determine if HSV-1 is the cause of your cold sores by detecting antibodies specific to that type.
    • Fever: Detecting HSV antibodies can help identify a past or recent herpes infection, which can sometimes cause fever.
    • Genital sores: This test helps determine if HSV-2 or HSV-1 is the cause of your genital sores by identifying antibodies to these virus types.
    • Headache: Identifying a herpes infection through this test can help determine if the virus is contributing to your headaches.
    • Muscle aches: Detecting HSV antibodies can help identify a past or recent herpes infection, which can sometimes cause muscle aches.
    • Swollen lymph nodes: This test can help identify a herpes infection, which may be the cause of your swollen lymph nodes.
    Symptoms Cold sores, Fever, Genital sores, Headache, Muscle aches, Swollen lymph nodes
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