Herpes Simplex Virus Antibodies IgG, HSV IgG (Serum)
The study is aimed at detecting IgG class antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2).
Allows determination of whether the body has had prior contact with the virus and whether an immune response has formed.
Used for assessing immune status when planning pregnancy, to minimize the risk of virus transmission from mother to child.
Prescribed when examining patients with chronic or recurring inflammatory processes of the skin and mucous membranes.
Helps the physician determine the need for preventive or therapeutic measures.
What the test assesses:
– Presence and level of IgG antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2 in blood.
– Nature of the immune response: a positive result indicates past infection and formed immunity.
– Assessment of primary infection risk upon contact with the virus in previously uninfected individuals.
Biomaterial: Venous blood (serum)
– Submit fasting.
– Avoid alcohol consumption for 24 hours before the test.
– Avoid intense physical exertion and stress the day before blood collection.
Medications:
– Taking antiviral medications usually does not affect the IgG result (as prescribed by a doctor).
– Be sure to inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
Recommended for testing:
– For assessing immune status and preventing complications of herpes infections.
– When planning pregnancy, assessing risk of virus transmission to partner or child.
– With chronic inflammatory processes or recurrence of herpes infection.
– Patients with recurrent herpes — to assess past infection and the need for antiviral therapy.
– Negative result (IgG absent): the body has not encountered the virus, no immunity present, possible risk of primary infection.
– Positive result (IgG detected): indicates past infection and presence of immune response. In this case, repeat examination and recurrence prevention may be recommended by a doctor.
Important — the IgG result does not determine infection activity. IgM testing and PCR are used to detect current infection.
