Herpes Testing | HSV Type 1 & Type 2 Test in San Francisco, CA
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Order Herpes Testing | HSV Type 1 & Type 2 TestHerpes simplex virus (HSV) testing detects antibodies the immune system produces in response to HSV-1 and HSV-2. This blood test, known as HerpeSelect®, distinguishes between the two virus types and can indicate past exposure even when no symptoms are present.
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Understanding HSV type-specific antibody testing
The HerpeSelect® test is a type-specific serologic assay that detects IgG antibodies against HSV-1 and HSV-2. Because it reports each type separately, it can help clarify which virus a person carries, unlike older tests that only reported a combined result.
HSV-1 is commonly associated with oral infections, while HSV-2 is more often linked to genital infections, though either type can infect either site. Antibodies typically become detectable weeks after initial exposure, so the timing of a test relative to possible exposure matters for interpretation.
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal for each type. A positive result indicates antibodies are present, but it does not reveal when infection occurred or whether symptoms will develop. A negative result may reflect testing too soon after exposure, and an equivocal result may warrant repeat testing.
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