also known as Herpes simplex virus 1 IgG Ab in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Type-Specific Antibody Blood Test, IgG, checks for antibodies in your blood to see if you have been infected with HSV-1, which can cause cold sores and, in some cases, genital herpes, helping you understand your health and the risk of spreading the virus.