Often called “herpetic serology,” the HSV-1 IgG Antibodies test is a diagnostic technique that looks for IgG antibodies specific to the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) in blood. The primary symptom of HSV-1 is oral herpes, which appears as fever blisters or cold sores on the lips and face. IgG antibodies can confer immunity against future outbreaks and often last a lifetime, thus their existence usually suggests prior exposure to the virus and can help identify whether an individual has had it for a long time.
The addition of “health heart diagnostics” (HHD) to the definition of herpetic serology highlights the fact that it has applications that go beyond the identification of viral diseases. Even though oral lesions are the main manifestation of HSV-1, systemic infections can sporadically arise, particularly