Often called “comprehensive herpes serology,” the HSV-1&2 IgG Antibodies test is a diagnostic technique that looks for IgG antibodies specific to Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in blood. This test assists in identifying prior exposure to these viruses, which are the cause of genital herpes (usually HSV-2) and oral herpes (usually HSV-1). IgG antibodies typically point to a prior infection and may indicate a certain degree of immunity or chronicity of the virus, which can reactivate and cause symptoms on occasion.
Adding “health heart diagnostics” (HHD) to the definition of comprehensive herpes serology emphasizes that this type of testing has wider applications for cardiovascular health than just identifying viral infections. Despite being mostly recognized for their impact on epithelial